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  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused to impose a lockdown in England before Christmas.  He said data relating to Omicron would be reviewed to see if stricter measures were needed next week. According to the agency, this announcement came after 90,629 new Kovid cases were reported in the UK.  In a video clip released by Downing Street, Johnson said there is constant uncertainty about many things.  In view of this, there is a need to look at the severity of Omicron, the rate of hospitalization.  We are continuing to monitor Omicron closely.  If the situation worsens, we will enforce strict rules.  Johnson said Omicron was expanding at a rate never seen before. Get a booster dose - Johnson He said the government was closely monitoring the data.  Strict action will be taken after Christmas, if necessary.  He said that people can celebrate Christmas, but they have to be careful.  Make sure to get a booster dose as well. Scotland has implemented rules for large events, limiting the

  Mr. Weerakoon, a Sri Lankan diplomat, assumed charge as the Secretary-General of the SAARC in March last year. SAARC Secretary General Esala Ruwan Weerakoon will visit Pakistan on December 22 during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and other senior officials, the Foreign Office said in Islamabad on Tuesday. “This is the Secretary General’s maiden visit to Pakistan since assuming the office in March 2020,” it said in a statement. Mr. Weerakoon will be visiting Pakistan from December 22-25, during which he will call on the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister besides meetings with other high officials, the Foreign Office said. “The visit is an opportunity to reiterate Pakistan’s commitment to the objectives and principles of SAARC, share our perspective on various aspects of cooperation with SAARC and highlight Pakistan’s efforts for promotion of peace, security and development in the region,” it said. The SAARC is a regi