Today's front page: Britain got a welcome festive boost last night after new data revealed Omicron is 50 per cent less likely to put you in hospital
Despite the good news, Wales and Northern Ireland were yesterday plunged into further restrictions from Boxing Day — with the Prime Minister urged not to follow down that path yet.
A study by Edinburgh University estimated that under-60s are up to two thirds less likely to be admitted to hospital with Omicron. “We think Omicron is less severe but the reason your risk is the same is because the vaccines are slightly less effective, which is what we expected.” But on the back of the good data rising-star Tory MP Greg Smith told The Sun: “Wales and Scotland have completely jumped the gun with positive data coming out of South Africa and London.“I really hope the PM will not make any rushed decisions now and hold off until after Christmas before even considering any further measures.”
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