UK COVID-19: 'Keep calm and carry on with Christmas', says Dowden

'KEEP Calm and carry on with Christmas plans', that was the message today from the government, despite concern over the Omicron variant.

Conservative Party Co-Chairman, told Sky News that despite the unknown regarding the new Coronavirus variant, the government plans to maintain a 'balanced and proportionate' approach to restrictions.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 57, who got his booster jab yesterday, insisted there was no need to cancel gatherings, family meet-ups or nativity plays over fears of the new variant.

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Boris Johnson insists Christmas parties can go ahead despite ministers saying the opposite
https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/16924481/boris-johnson-christmas-parties/

Covid booster jabs will PROTECT against Omicron, major new study suggests
https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/16922458/covid-booster-jabs-will-protect-against-omicron/

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