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30.11.2021 / 17:11
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Company called Omicron insist they won't change name despite new Covid strain
Coronavirus – called Omicron – could spell bad news for Brits this Christmas.But one bosses at one printing firm, the naming of this new strain could cause untold annoyance.Omicron Reprographics was set up around 25 years ago, and Dave Loveridge, director, and owner Mark Fawcett-Jones, are hoping to use the unfortunately named virus as an inspiration to spread some cheer during this time of year.The Omicron variant of Covid was first identified by researchers in southern Africa, and there have now been 14 cases in the UK.The findings forced the government to introduce new mask-wearing rules, which came into force today.Omicron Reprographics, which named itself after the Greek letter long before Covid scientists took it, was notable at the