Published On Jan 18, 2022
The health secretary has said restrictions introduced to stem the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant could end next week. Javid said he was 'cautiously optimistic' that this could happen after an apparent peak in hospitalisations. 'I have always said that these restrictions should not stay in place a day longer than they are absolutely necessary,' Javid told the House of Commons
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