CASES of Omicron in the UK have almost hit 250,000 as the year comes to a close. It is the last daily update of variant cases, as it has now become dominant in the country. In the past 24 hours 17,…
Covid booster jabs protect against Omicron and offer the best chance to get through the pandemic, health officials have repeatedly said.campaign is helping get the vital extra vaccines in Brits' arms to ward off the need for any new restrictions.
"It is never too late to come forward for your first dose and it’s vital that everyone comes forward to getNew data released today revealed UKHSA and the Cambridge University MRC Biostatistics unit found vaccines do work to prevent serious illness from Omicron. Two doses with a 67 per cent reduction up to 24 weeks after the second dose and a 51 per cent reduced risk 25 or more weeks after the second dose.
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