Boris Johnson again urged the over-50s to get the booster jab, warning the effects of the first two doses do wane.
Moving to Plan B in England would mean a return to working from home and mandatory face masks, as well as the introduction of vaccine passports.Boris Johnson says the government is monitoring cases but there is no need to act at this stage
"We're watching the numbers every day. Yes, it's true that cases are high. But they do not currently constitute any reason to go to Plan B," Mr Johnson said.
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