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December 12, 2021 Britain is facing "an emergency in the tough battle against the new Omicron variant", "there is a rising tide coming. Vaccination is the key to beating Covid-19".

The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said this through a televised message addressed to the nation, after the Covid alert level in the United Kingdom was increased from 3 to 4 due to the emergence and progressive spread of the Omicron variant.

Johnson recalled that "two doses are not enough to provide the necessary level of protection." And he announced that all adults over 18 will be offered a booster dose before the end of the year, as long as three months have passed since their second dose (basically the previous goal is shortened by one month).

"Take the booster dose of the vaccine now, do it for yourself, for friends, for family members, to protect our freedoms, our way of life, our work". "We face a new emergency. Our experience makes us understand that a tidal wave is coming with Omicron, there is no question. Get vaccinated with the third dose." " Don't think that the Omicron variant won't harm you, get the booster now ".

"We are facing an emergency", "we must urgently strengthen our vaccine protection wall to protect our friends and loved ones," added Johnson, noting that two doses of the vaccine "are simply not enough to provide the level. protection we all need. " "The variant is highly communicable. Cases double every two to three days."

Johnson announced a "national mission" to provide booster vaccines, with vaccination centers deployed, clinics open seven days a week that receive support from military planners and thousands of volunteer vaccinators.

Johnson's December 31 target applies to England. But Johnson's call is that other parts of the UK, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, can also speed up their vaccination campaigns.

"The data on the severity of what is happening will become clearer in the coming weeks, but hospitalizations from Omicron are already occurring and are likely to increase rapidly," Johnson said. Concerns over the new variant led Johnson's Conservative government to reintroduce restrictions that were lifted nearly six months ago. Masks must be worn in most indoor environments, where Covid-19 certificates must be shown to enter and people are encouraged to work from home if possible.