Public services feel the pressure as Omicron cases threaten staff shortages
Public services are resorting to emergency plans to mitigate staff shortages caused by the Omicron variant of coronavirus. At least six hospital trusts have declared critical incidents – where priority services may be under threat. Boris Johnson said on Monday that he would “make sure that we look after our NHS any way that we can”. And the Education Secretary said schools should be prepared to merge classes into large […]