'Just be cautious but do try to enjoy yourselves as well… but cautiously'
Some 117,093 cases were recorded in England today, surpassing the previous record of 113,628 registered on Christmas Day.
However, the number of patients in hospital with Covid – 9,546 – remains well below the peak of 34,336 on 18 January. Care minister Gillian Keegan today said the Omicron variant, which is driving the high case numbers, “does seem to be a bit milder in terms of severity”. Asked how people should therefore approach New Year’s Eve, Ms Keegan mentioned the word “cautious” four times in the space of 25 seconds.“Many people will know somebody who has caught this over the Christmas period. So do be cautious, take a lateral flow test before you go out, go to well-ventilated areas.
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