Face masks required in more indoor venues in England
Mr Javid said the evidence was that Omicron was doubling every 2.5 or three days, which could mean a million infections by the end of the month as it takes over from the Delta variant in the UK.
The requirement to wear a face covering was re-introduced in shops and on public transport at the end of November, as a response to the emergence of the Omicron variant.mean the public, and staff in public facing areas, will also now be required to wear face coverings in community centres, members clubs, libraries, bingo halls, snooker, halls, casinos, skating rinks and bowling alleys.
But the Night Time Industries Association has said Covid passes could have a "devastating impact" in the "crucial" pre-Christmas period for clubs - while pubs and restaurants have warned they face a collapse in demand at their busiest time of year due to the work-from-home guidance. While a substantial rebellion among Conservative backbench MPs is expected when the plans come to be voted on, they are likely to pass with support from Labour.
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