U.K. Tinkers With Covid Measures as Omicron Cases Spike
- Government develops contingency plans for staff absences
- Health services under pressure from rising volume of patients
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The U.K. is trying various strategies to limit the impact of record high Covid-19 cases on health care and other sectors, while attempting to stay true to a vow to avoid new lockdowns.
Among the latest moves, Boris Johnson’s government is developing contingency plans to help companies and supply chains avoid disruptions caused by rising staff absences, the Financial Times reported.