UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that despite a surge in Covid cases, the country will not go under a lockdown at least till Christmas. However, British scientists disagree with him.<o:p></o:p>

Leading medical experts have claimed that waiting till New Year or later to impose a lockdown in the country will "almost certainly be too late to have a material impact on the epidemic".

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-at-work-talking-about-work-boris-johnson-reacts-to-downing-street-garden-party-photo-438627">'People at work, talking about work': Boris Johnson reacts to Downing Street garden party photo</a>

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The UK has been struggling to control the wide spread of Omicron variant through the country. Cases have been doubling up at a rate faster than that of the Delta variant. While locals have been urged to stay indoors, wear masks and practice social distancing, the same looks difficult as the country is gearing up to celebrate Christmas and New Year next weekend.<o:p></o:p>

However, some experts have also said that looking at the data of Covid cases, there is a chance that it is already too late to impose these restrictions. In such a case, it will be difficult to analyse if these restrictions, if imposed, have any impact on controlling the virus.<o:p></o:p>

"We are damned if we do and damned if we don’t," Paul Hunter, a professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, was quoted by the Guardian.

<o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/omicron-variant-surge-across-world-governments-taking-strict-measures-to-curb-spread-438659">WATCH |</a></o:p>

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However, he still suggests reintroducing all Covid regulations to make sure there is some chance of flattening the curve, rather than facing a calamity. "If we implement control measures now, they are unlikely to be sufficient to reverse the growth, only slow it," he said. "But there may still be benefits in slowing the peak, in terms of flattening the curve."<o:p></o:p>

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister stands firm on his decision of not imposing a complete lockdown at least till December. "The situation is extremely difficult and the arguments either way are very, very finely balanced," he said.<o:p></o:p>

However, he has also stressed that the government and medical experts will make sure a 'constant revie'’ is carried out of all the Covid data, especially for the Omicron variant.<o:p></o:p>

UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that despite a surge in Covid cases, the country will not go under a lockdown at least till Christmas. However, British scientists disagree with him.

UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that despite a surge in Covid cases, the country will not go under a lockdown at least till Christmas. However, British scientists disagree with him. Leading medical experts have claimed that waiting till New Year or later to impose a lockdown in the country will "almost certainly be too late to have a material impact on the epidemic". Also read | 'People at work, talking about work': Boris Johnson reacts to Downing Street garden party photo The UK has been struggling to control the wide spread of Omicron variant through the country. Cases have been doubling up at a rate faster than that of the Delta variant. While locals have been urged to stay indoors, wear masks and practice social distancing, the same looks difficult as the country is gearing up to celebrate Christmas and New Year next weekend. However, some experts have also said that looking at the data of Covid cases, there is a chance that it is already too late to impose these restrictions. In such a case, it will be difficult to analyse if these restrictions, if imposed, have any impact on controlling the virus. "We are damned if we do and damned if we don’t," Paul Hunter, a professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia, was quoted by the Guardian. WATCH | However, he still suggests reintroducing all Covid regulations to make sure there is some chance of flattening the curve, rather than facing a calamity. "If we implement control measures now, they are unlikely to be sufficient to reverse the growth, only slow it," he said. "But there may still be benefits in slowing the peak, in terms of flattening the curve." Meanwhile, the Prime Minister stands firm on his decision of not imposing a complete lockdown at least till December. "The situation is extremely difficult and the arguments either way are very, very finely balanced," he said. However, he has also stressed that the government and medical experts will make sure a 'constant revie'’ is carried out of all the Covid data, especially for the Omicron variant.

UK experts disagree with Boris Johnson's plan of delaying Covid regulations

Prestigious London performance and events venue the Royal Albert Hall opened at full capacity on Monday for the first time since March 2020, but the concert hall says the pandemic has been financially devastating. 
 
From Monday, the British government`s main COVID-19 restrictions in England ended, meaning concert venues and theatres can sell all available seats. 
 
"Financially, COVID has been devastating not just for the Royal Albert Hall …for the whole creative sector…for the whole world," Craig Hassall, chief executive of the Royal Albert Hall, told Reuters. 
 
The Royal Albert Hall is an independent charity, making the majority of its money from ticket sales and donors. During the pandemic, Hassall says they lost 60 million pounds ($82 million) in income and took a 20 million pound loan from the British government`s Culture Recovery Fund. 
 
"This is the worst situation we`ve been in for an awful long time. But I`m confident now that we`re back on our feet and performing again, we can trade our way out of our deficits," he said. 
 
Like many venues across the capital, they have made changes to keep audiences safe, including a £900,000 ventilation project, and asking for masks to be worn in public places. 
 
"There`s an awful lot being done beyond what the government says we should do to make sure the hall`s a really safe place." 
 
Nearly 300 performers were involved in Monday night`s birthday concert "A Circle of Sound" celebrating the hall`s 150th anniversary. 
 
"I`ve locked myself away for two weeks because there is no way that I would ever miss this," the show`s composer David Arnold told Reuters. 
 
Saying he and the cast have been extra cautious as they wanted to avoid having to isolate, as has happened to other shows. 
 
The production, which also features star guests including actor Michael Sheen, musician Melanie C and sports star Nicola Adams sold about 80% to 85% of their tickets. 
 
The Royal Albert Hall was opened in March 1871 by Queen Victoria and named in memory of her husband. It was forced to close its doors for the first time since World War Two due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prestigious London performance and events venue the Royal Albert Hall opened at full capacity on Monday for the first time since March 2020, but the concert hall says the pandemic has been financially devastating.

Prestigious London performance and events venue the Royal Albert Hall opened at full capacity on Monday for the first time since March 2020, but the concert hall says the pandemic has been financially devastating. From Monday, the British government`s main COVID-19 restrictions in England ended, meaning concert venues and theatres can sell all available seats. "Financially, COVID has been devastating not just for the Royal Albert Hall …for the whole creative sector…for the whole world," Craig Hassall, chief executive of the Royal Albert Hall, told Reuters. The Royal Albert Hall is an independent charity, making the majority of its money from ticket sales and donors. During the pandemic, Hassall says they lost 60 million pounds ($82 million) in income and took a 20 million pound loan from the British government`s Culture Recovery Fund. "This is the worst situation we`ve been in for an awful long time. But I`m confident now that we`re back on our feet and performing again, we can trade our way out of our deficits," he said. Like many venues across the capital, they have made changes to keep audiences safe, including a £900,000 ventilation project, and asking for masks to be worn in public places. "There`s an awful lot being done beyond what the government says we should do to make sure the hall`s a really safe place." Nearly 300 performers were involved in Monday night`s birthday concert "A Circle of Sound" celebrating the hall`s 150th anniversary. "I`ve locked myself away for two weeks because there is no way that I would ever miss this," the show`s composer David Arnold told Reuters. Saying he and the cast have been extra cautious as they wanted to avoid having to isolate, as has happened to other shows. The production, which also features star guests including actor Michael Sheen, musician Melanie C and sports star Nicola Adams sold about 80% to 85% of their tickets. The Royal Albert Hall was opened in March 1871 by Queen Victoria and named in memory of her husband. It was forced to close its doors for the first time since World War Two due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Royal Albert Hall back at capacity, but London landmark left in debt

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