The first ministers of Scotland and Wales have written a joint letter to Boris Johnson calling for a "four-nations approach" on tougher travel restrictions, after nine cases of the Omicron variant were found in the UK.
During a press conference on Monday, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said the new Covid variant presents "potentially the most challenging development" for some time.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says people in Scotland should limit indoor gatherings and āstay at home more than normalā over New Yearās. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Fully-vaccinated people in Scotland still have to self-isolate for ten days if they test positive for Covid. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she will change the rules as soon as the benefits outweigh the risks. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotland will see large-scale Hogmanay celebrations cancelled and live sports "effectively spectator-free" for three weeks from Boxing Day.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new Covid restrictions on public events for the country in an effort to cut down transmission of the Omicron infections. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces Omicron is now the dominant strain in Scotland and the "tsunami" of cases she warned of previously "is starting to his us". She explains Omicron cases have risen at a rate "faster than anything previously experienced in the pandemic". Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked people in Scotland to limit their indoor social gatherings to just three households around the festive period, while insisting she is not "cancelling" Christmas.
She said: "Speaking to you in these terms is the last thing I wanted to be doing a few days before Christmas ā¦ but the threat from Omicron is severe and we must respond seriously." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health secretary Sajid Javid insists NHS staff are being prioritised for Covid testing, despite the British Medical Association and Royal College of Nursing raising concerns over the availability of tests for frontline workers. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Australian city shrugged off a COVID surge with a spectacular Harbour Bridge display, while in New Zealand Auckland's celebration was a far more low-key affair.
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Amid a COVID-19 surge, health officials closed coronavirus testing sites or reduced hours in the Seattle-area because of days of snow and freezing temperatures.
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Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf, visited Perth Dewards Vaccine Centre in Scotland. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms Wales will be placed under "new protective measures" on December 27th to "control" the spread of the Omicron variant. He says they will draw on "elements" of the "alert level 2 regime" used earlier in the pandemic and warns they are currently in "the calm before the storm". Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has unveiled its ten-year plan to tackle drug crime in England and Wales. The Ā£300 million strategy will overhaul recovery and treatment services and take on the ākingpinsā behind supply lines. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was grilled during a visit to a vaccine centre in Milton Keynes. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says people who arenāt vaccinated are eight times more likely to end up in hospital with Covid. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Prime Minister has rejected harsher virus restrictions in England over Christmas despite the UK setting a new record on Thursday of almost 120,000 cases in 24 hours.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delivered his annual Christmas message from 10 Downing Street. Mr Johnson highlighted the struggle in the face of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 and urged people to take extra care over the festive period Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dismissing accusations of a disregard for lockdown rules last year inside No 10, Tory minister Gillian Keegan says Boris Johnson shows "true leadership" in the face of "the most difficult decisions" in managing the pandemic. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
We Indians love our food, as diverse and vast our culture is, so is our food. From Mughali, to South Indian, to Desi Chinese to Continental, to our very much loved Ghar Ka Khana we love to eat and a tsunami of food vloggers on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram is proof we are a population of total chatoras. No wonder food delivery apps like Zomato and Swiggy are earning in billions as every second thousand of us are ordering something from outside to satisfy our cravings. Swiggy this year came out with a list of food items that were most ordered in the country and also showed what was the most ordered dishes state-wise. So let's take a look at the most ordered dishes in India first.
#Food #Indian #ChickenBiryani
Epidemiologist Professor Danny Altmann says many people have become blase about the Covid pandemic and urges the public and government to return to the level of seriousness as earlier in the crisis "before it's too late". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Covid vaccination efforts continue at St Thomas' Hospital in London amidst rising infections with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, prompting 'surge hubs' to be set up at eight hospitals in England on Wednesday. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Royal College of Nursing has warned the NHS cannot afford to lose a single nurse after its report found 57% of nursing staff were considering or planning on leaving their current post due to the ongoing pressures of the Covid pandemic.
General Secretary Pat Cullen added she was concerned how an "exhausted" workforce were going to manage the new hubs set to be opened in eight hospitals in England amidst rising Covid infections. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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