Plan B confirmed: working from home and vaccine passports to be brought in

Work from home guidance is part of the measures in the ‘Plan B’ restrictions announced by Boris Johnson in a bid to stem the spread of the Omicron strain
Heather Carrick
By Heather Carrick
Published 8th Dec 2021, 19:41 BST
Updated 8th Dec 2021, 19:44 BST
Boris Johnson has moved England into ‘Plan B’ restrictions amid fears over surging Covid cases and the spread of the Omicron variant. (Credit: Getty)Boris Johnson has moved England into ‘Plan B’ restrictions amid fears over surging Covid cases and the spread of the Omicron variant. (Credit: Getty)
Boris Johnson has moved England into ‘Plan B’ restrictions amid fears over surging Covid cases and the spread of the Omicron variant. (Credit: Getty)

Boris Johnson has announced the move to ‘Plan B’ to help curb rising Covid-19 cases, with restrictions introduced before the busy Christmas period.

In a press conference from Downing Street, the Prime Minister said restrictions in England will be tightened after reviewing current rules.

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People will be expected to return to working from home where possible from Monday 13 December.

Face masks will also be required in more venues including cinemas and theatres from Friday 10 December.

There will also be an introduction of a vaccine pass for all large venues and events in the country, which will be enforced on Wednesday 15 December.

Previously, the government had been following their ‘Plan A’ in the fight against Covid and the newest strain, Omicron, which included a focus on the expansion of the vaccine and booster programme.

And Health Secretary Sajid Javid warned there are 568 cases of Omicron confirmed, but that the true figure is estimated to be “probably closer to 10,000”.

Related topics:WorkOmicronBoris JohnsonFace masksPrime Minister

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