Original title: Omicron strain becomes a "serious threat" to Britain

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Novel coronavirus pneumonia was confirmed in 18 new cases on the local day, 90418 cases of which were confirmed in the new day, including 10059 cases of new infection of the drug. At present, the number of cases infected with the Omicron strain in the UK has risen to nearly 25000. British Prime Minister Johnson said that the Omicron strain has become a "very serious threat" to Britain, which is facing a very serious "case tide" of Omicron infection. The picture shows people walking on Westminster Bridge in London on December 19.