UK reported 88,376 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, a second consecutive record daily tally.
The British government has reported 88,376 new coronavirus cases, a second consecutive record daily tally, as the Omicron coronavirus variant fuels a worrying surge in infections across the country.
France said on Thursday it will tighten restrictions on travellers arriving from the UK.
The move comes after South Korea announced it will reinstate stricter social distancing rules on January 2, six weeks after easing them, as the number of new infections and serious cases spirals.
Omicron has so far been found in at least 77 countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), with many reimposing travel restrictions to stem the spread.
Source: Al Jazeera