The Royal College of Nursing urges the UK government to take a more cautious approach as the Omicron variant continues to spread.It is one of six NHS trusts where major incidents have been declared.
A major incident is declared at four Lincolnshire hospitals due to staff shortages because of COVID.A letter signed by Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi advises schools in England to prepare for staff absences by merging classes into larger groups, and to consider what it describes as "flexible" teaching options.The UK government announces that face masks are to be worn in schools in England when classes resume following the Christmas holiday.Health Minister Edward Argar urges "cool, calm heads", while Steve Barclay says there have been "significant behaviour change" as a result of Plan B measures. Ministers have said there is nothing in the data to suggest new COVID rules are needed for England.Also to be recognised with Honours are Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, and Dr June Raine, chief executive of the vaccines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, who are both made dames. Professors Chris Whitty and Jonathan Van-Tam, the respective Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical officer for England, are both knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours.The fireworks display goes ahead as planned, but people are asked to stay away because of the risk of COVID. Although official events to celebrate New Year were cancelled in London, crowds gather to welcome in 2022.There are significant differences in the legislation and the reporting between the countries of the UK: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The following is a timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England during 2022.
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