No new Covid rules for England before Christmas, says Boris Johnson

But further measures may come into force after Christmas.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that no new Covid-19 restrictions will be introduced in England before Christmas, telling the population to “go ahead with their Christmas plans”.

However, he added that the Government “can’t rule out any further measures after Christmas”.

I wanted to confirm that people can go ahead with their Christmas plans.

But we’re keeping a constant eye on the data and can’t rule out any further measures after Christmas.

Please continue to be cautious, follow the guidance and Get Boosted Now: https://t.co/VKGvuQ4lzq pic.twitter.com/506RPwP94h

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 21, 2021

In a video posted to Twitter on Tuesday (21 December), Johnson said Omicron continues to surge at a speed never seen before, describing the situation as “extremely difficult”.

He stated that the Government would “keep a constant eye on the data” and do “whatever it takes to protect public health”.

“But in view of the continuing uncertainty about several things – the severity of Omicron, uncertainty about the hospitalisation rate or the impact of the vaccine rollout or the boosters – we don’t think today that there is enough evidence to justify any tougher measures before Christmas,” Johnson added.