First Briton Dies From Omicron

At least one British patient has died from the Omicron coronavirus variant, Boris Johnson revealed today.

The Prime Minister warned against complacency about the strain amid claims that it is milder than past variants.

Speaking during a visit to a vaccination clinic in Paddington, West London, he said: 'Sadly yes Omicron is producing hospitalisations and sadly at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with Omicron.