Omicron variant, smart working and masks: new sizes in Gb

“Let’s move on to plan B, it is the proportionate and responsible choice”. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new measures and rules to counter the spread of covid infections. The Omicron variant spreads rapidly, the 568 cases identified in Great Britain probably represent an underestimated fact: “It is growing much faster” than the Delta variant. Read also From Monday, smart working becomes the first option where possible. “From this Friday we will extend the obligation to wear a mask in public places, including theaters and cinemas”, says the premier, expanding the obligation already in force in shops and on public transport. The green pass will be essential “to enter the premises and places with gatherings, including indoor places where more than 500 people are standing and outdoor places with over 4,000 seats”. The measure then applies “to any facility with over 10,000 people”, says the prime minister, thus broadening the discussion to stadiums. “Everyone does their part, get vaccinated,” says Johnson, who for the moment does not consider the hypothesis of mandatory vaccination. “I did not want a society in which to force people to get vaccinated”, he replies to those who ask why the obligation has not been included in the new measures.