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# People urged to follow new Covid guidelines as first Omicron case is confirmed in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/people-urged-to-follow-new-covid-guidelines-as-first-omicron-case-is-confirmed-in-lichfield/
- Published: 2021-12-09T07:37:07.000Z
- Updated: 2021-12-09T07:37:17.000Z
- Description: People are being urged to follow new coronavirus rules after it was confirmed a first case of the Omicron variant has been found in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, News

People are being urged to follow new coronavirus rules after it was confirmed a first case of the Omicron variant has been found in Lichfield.

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The Prime Minister outlined new measures last night (8th December) in a bid to clampdown on the spread of Covid-19 across the country.

They include working from home where possible from next week, extending the use of face coverings and the use of vaccine passes to access places with large numbers of people.

Staffordshire County Council said it expected to see the number of Omicron variant cases rise in the coming days and weeks after confirmation of the one in Lichfield and another in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Cllr Alan White, leader of the council, said it was important people followed the new guidelines.

> “I know that many people will find these increased restrictions difficult, particularly given the time of year.  
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> “However, the Government has made it clear this is a critical time and these additional measures are necessary to make sure our hospitals can cope and allow time for more people to get vaccinated.  
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> “We must do all we can to protect ourselves and each other and I encourage everyone to follow the measures, get vaccinated, and follow advice on testing and isolation.”  
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> Cllr Alan White, Staffordshire County Council