Boris Johnson said he would not impose a lockdown despite the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. He insisted the situation in the UK is different from last year because of the widespread availability of vaccines and tests. 'The sensible thing to do is to get a test and to make sure that you’re being cautious,' Johnson said, adding that businesses should remain open
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