Covid: Omicron hospital admissions could reach 1,000 a day – scientific advisers The BBC has seen minutes of a meeting of scientific advisers which warn of NHS pressure from Omicron. Source
Covid booster jab booking system opens to over-40s in England Another seven million people will be able to book their top up jab, including those in at-risk groups. Source
Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab. Source