Omicron cases are rising rapidly across the UK and scientists are still unclear on how much impact it may have.
So how likely is it that the UK is heading for another lockdown?
With Christmas right around the corner, many people are desperately hoping that they will be reunited with their loved ones after a turbulent year.
After last year's restrictions forced many families to spend Christmas apart, another lockdown would be a huge blow for Brits.
But a surge in the number of coronavirus cases of the new Omicron variant has led to concerns around whether further restrictions are needed to protect the health service.
While one group of scientists has called for a 10-day lockdown to curb the spread, Professor Chris Whitty has said that the UK
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