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Those infected with the virus can take two lateral flow tests 24 hours apart on day six and seven of their isolation period.
But the prime minister says he will not rule out tighter restrictions soon after.
Some 90,629 infections reported as Omicron surge continues.
Nicola Sturgeon announces new Covid rules amid spread of Omicron. Hogmanay celebrations cancelled.
The Alexandra Palace crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship vent at Johnson.
The former president continued his mixed messaging on the pandemic while in Dallas as part of his History Tour with Bill O'Reilly.
This year also marks the monarch's first Christmas without her husband, Prince Philip, in over 70 years.
No immediate restrictions will be introduced but the prime minister said he would "reserve the possibility" of tighter measures soon.