we are right now. clearly, omicron is havin: we are right now. clearly, omicron is having a we are right now. clearly, omicron is having a big we are right now. clearly, omicron is having a big effect we are right now. clearly, omicron is having a big effect and is having a big effect and continuing to do so in terms of number of infections, which is going up, we had 190,000 across the uk a few days ago, 20,000 in scotland yesterday, its highest number. the critical thing is how many of these infections are translating into hospital admissions. and yesterday, i think it was 13,000 people in hospital in total, that is the number i would keep an eye on. that s the thing which is going to guide us as to whether we need a further restriction. that guide us as to whether we need a further restriction. guide us as to whether we need a further restriction. that was going to be my next further restriction. that was going to be my next question, further restriction. that was going
aberdeen, seven in cardiff, are the early temperatures, the hourly to at threepea, but if you had add on the wind strength, it will feel a lot colder. the temperature is slipping away, a cold day in prospect. slipping away, a cold day in prospect- slipping away, a cold day in rosect. ~ .,, , ., ~ prospect. we will wrap up, thank ou, prospect. we will wrap up, thank you. carol- for most parts of the uk, the festive period was spent living under new restrictions that were put in place amid concerns over 0micron. in some areas, christmas and new year have seen coronavirus cases hit record levels. let s take a look at some of the current restrictions in place. in northern ireland, nightclubs are currently closed, the rule of six is back in pubs and restaurants, and people are being advised to limit mixing in homes to three households. the northern ireland executive says the measures are under regular review. in scotland, there are limits on the size of public events, nightclubs a
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everybody did a lateral flow test every day, not that that is being recommended, but that would be a very good way of keeping things under control. very good way of keeping things under control. ., ,, , ., , . under control. thank you very much indeed, professor under control. thank you very much indeed, professor tom under control. thank you very much indeed, professor tom solomon. i when it comes to schools, secondary pupils will have to be tested and wear masks to help prevent the spread of 0micron when they return this week. let s take a look at the different guidelines across the uk. in scotland pupils are being asked to test at home before they return to school and then continue to test twice a week. wales is also asking students to carry out a home test before returning, and then continue to test themselves three times a week. in northern ireland all secondary pupils and staff are being encouraged to do a home test in the 24 hours before they return to school. and in englan
in england s secondary schools. iam i am with lily and bethany, some of the very first children coming back into secondary schools in england. they are coming back with masks and in school which the staff are getting ready to carry out. we will hear more from them in the next half hour. it s all wright on the night for peter snakebite wright who banks half a million pounds after winning the pdc darts championship. the scourge of water pollution in one of britain s most beautiful rivers. we ll get an eyewitness account from the wild woman of the wye. this river, which are supposed to be the nation s favourite river, is literally being used as an open sewer. good morning. a cold start to the day, some frost and icy spells, especially in the northern half of the country. but we will have some snow and strong winds there. further