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Jan 2022
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The Omicron wave: What next?

THE TIMES
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It's been just over six weeks since the discovery of the Omicron variant. In England, the government now seems to be growing in confidence that it's chosen the right plan. But as other governments take different stances, is it on the right course? And what might the next few months look like? 

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