AS CHRISTMAS approaches and Omicron cases surge, Brits are keeping a close eye on No.10. The Prime Minister has slowly been increasing restrictions as the festive period draws near, leaving Brits eager to know what will happen next.
AFPAll eyes are on Boris Johnson as Christmas inches closer '/ ' When is the next coronavirus announcement? Press conferences with the latest updates aren't usually planned too far in advance. As new information comes to light, the government must react quickly, therefore updates are often sporadic and give little time for planning. The unpredictability of the Omicron outbreak makes it difficult to gauge what restrictions need to be updated when, though reports have suggested Mr Johnson in talks with his Cabinet again about further restrictions. Though no new press conference has been called, it is likely we will hear from Mr Johnson again before Christmas, especially if further restrictions come into place after Christmas. Despite this, Mr Johnson has so far insisted people should still enjoy the Christmas season \- despite conflicting advice from scientists and a fast-rising cases. During a Downing Street conference on Wednesday, December 15, Professor Chris Whitty called for limits on meeting friends \- despite the prime minister insisting festive plans should not be cancelled over Omicron. He gloomily advised the public to ...prioritise' Christmas socialising during the press conference. Most read in The US Sun BIG BUCKS IRS sent '$3,600 stimulus' checks out as deadline for January 15 payments nears MORE MONEY $3,000 being sent out NOW after '$1,100 surprise Christmas payments arrive' KHLOE'S FURY Khloe 'disturbed' Tristan 'would put her at risk' after herpes claim HOLIDAY BONUS Final New Year surprise stimulus checks being sent out next week FIVE DAYS OF HELL 'Kidnapped' student, 19, found naked and covered in coal in basement TIGER'S TALL TEEN Tiger Woods' daughter Sam, 14, looks unrecognizable in rare photos Since this announcement, there were signs Brits had declared a self-lockdown as towns and cities fell silent. Millions worked from home, roads were empty and public transport passenger numbers massively down. But some are determined to party on while they can. Brits could sink ten million pints for tonight's "Black Eye Friday" — the last big night out before Christmas. What was announced in Boris Johnson's last Covid briefing? The last conference on December 15 was held amid fears Omicron will wreck Christmas for millions and spark a January lockdown. Boris issued a fresh pledge for even more Brits to come forward for their boosters to help avoid the need for tougher curbs on daily life. At the same time Michael Gove led an emergency Cobra meeting with top ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland Where are the Covid announcements held? Covid announcements commonly take place at Downing Street. The coronavirus announcements are usually held by PM Johnson or a senior member of his Cabinet. The Home Secretary has also led a number of updates. How can I watch Boris Johnson's Covid announcements If there is a conference, it would usually take place from 5pm and is broadcast through various formats. Viewers can watch them on The Sun's official YouTube account. In addition, our live coronavirus blog provides real time updates and reports as details emerge. Both the BBC and Sky News also follow the action live. Source:
