'We will continue to listen to and work with the devolved administrations in the face of this serious health crisis,' says Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Subjects discussed included"potential workforce disruption" caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant and how to prepare for that, an official summary said.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was"utterly incredulous to discover neither the prime minister nor the chancellor were on today's COBR call", a spokesperson said, adding:"That is three COBR calls in succession that they have not attended."'Anti-vaxxers have damaging impact on society' "They must really think about the damage they are doing to society... they take up hospital beds that could have been used for someone with maybe a heart problem, or maybe someone who is waiting for elective surgery," he said.after Christmas, Mr Javid said the government will"do what is necessary" but any change must be"backed up by the data".
Senior government scientists have suggested that extra restrictions are needed"within days" to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by Omicron.
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