Anyone arriving in England will have to take PCR but holidays still allowed
Anyone arriving in England will have to take a PCR test on day two and self-isolate until they have a negative result.
Boris Johnson announced the new measure following the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Two cases have emerged of the new strain, which is believed to have a higher rate of re-infection, even in the double vaccinated.
The PM added that face masks will return to shops and public transport to stem the spread.
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