Sajid Javid: lateral flow test before attending Christmas parties

Face coverings on public transport and in shops itself left MPs in two votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday,

Sajid Javid, a Health Secretary, prompted millions of people to take a lateral flow test before fitting to Christmas parties. This action was needed to prevent Covid spread more and more, as the new variant show.

Sajid Javid: lateral flow test before attending Christmas parties

Mr Javid also forced people to be conscious during the festive season. Especially when the Omicron variant happens and government enforce new rules on mask-wearing in shops and on public transport.

Lateral flow test before gathering on Christmast is needed

He insisted people should not change Christmas plans at this stage, but mentioned taking a lateral flow test (LFT) before attending a large gathering.

Asking if people should wear a mask at a gathering, Mr Javid replied that it depends if walking around or sitting down, or even eating. People should make a settlement based on the guidance.

Restaurants, bars and pubs are troubled the new measures to tackle the spread of Omicron will lead to a wave of cancellations. Especially it hit the crucial Christmas period.

Lockdown at Christmas?

The Health Secretary said another lockdown at Christmas was crouched.

Face coverings on public transport and in shops itself left MPs in two votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday,

Mr Javid supported the Government’s decision, stating: “The job of Government is to hear to expert advice and then make a fair and proportionate judgment.”