People can enjoy themselves but be cautious when celebrating New Year, care minister Gillian Keegan has said.
She advised taking a lateral flow test before going out, and socialising in well-ventilated areas - mimicking the advice of Health Secretary Sajid Javid to consider socialising outdoors on New Year’s Eve.
Meanwhile, environment Secretary George Eustice said the Government is keeping the level of Covid hospital admissions under “very close review” after ministers decided there would be no new restrictions in England before the new year.
His comments came as medical groups voiced concern that hospitals could be overwhelmed with Covid patients.
The Doctors’ Association UK warned if the current situation is left to continue, there could be “severe consequences for both patients and NHS staff”
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