Boris Johnson has received from experts a number of options under a so-called Plan C to deal with the Covid epidemic, ranging from "a series of restrictions to lockdown".
The Financial Times reports this, citing people close to the British premier, who would still like to follow the path of recommendations, but who have been asked for a realistic approach in the face of the growing threat of Omicron.
According to Ft, there is the hypothesis of the ban on meetings indoors except for work reasons and the limitation of outdoor services for pubs and restaurants, for two weeks after Christmas.
Meanwhile, the Paris city hall has announced the cancellation of fireworks and concerts on the Champs-Elysée for New Year to avoid the spread of Covid.