The UK's coronavirus alert level has been raised from level three to four amid the concerning surge of Omicron cases.The chief medical officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland confirmed they were recommending the coronavirus alert level is raised from level three to level four on Sunday.
It is the first time the coronavirus alert level has been raised to level four since May. Level 4 is the second-highest alert level available to the government and comes amid growing fears around the spread of the variant.The hike indicates that the pressure on the NHS is 'widespread and substantial or rising' and the virus is spreading fast, with level four meaning 'high' level of transmission.Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to