IN September 2021, the Government unveiled its five-point Plan A to keep the virus at bay during the winter.

       But with the number of cases rising, some parts of England might see the Plan B rules introduced, while it has been claimed that ministers are also discussing the worst-case 'Plan C' measures.

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       Plan A included a jab for teenagers Credit: Alamy What is Plan A Covid in the UK?

       The Winter Covid Plan was unveiled by the PM on September 14, 2021 and was focused on jabs, testing and border controls.

       The plan includes vaccination in teenagers and a booster campaign for the over-50s and most vulnerable.

       It also had the Test, Trace and Isolate system, a ￡5.4billion cash boost for the NHS, flu jabs campaign and tough border controls.

       Why is Plan A not working?

       Despite the efforts, Covid cases in the past days have been spiralling with fears of new restrictions growing.

       Health Secretary Sajid Javid said during a press conference on October 20, 2021, that Plan B measures won't happen "at this point" but begged Brits to get their booster vaccinations to avoid the return of Covid restrictions.

       He said: "Life is not back to normal, I think everyone can see that, because the pandemic is still here.

       Meanwhile, an expert has warned that the daily Covid cases and deaths in the UK are "moving in the wrong direction."

       And an NHS chief has urged Brits to start wearing masks and work from home now to avoid "stumbling into a winter Covid crisis".

       Why are Covid cases so high?

       Ministers have become increasingly worried about the number of new cases in October 2021, as it has hit almost 50,000.

       Hospital admissions are also rising amid fears face masks and working from home will return.

       Experts believe there is a number of reasons the cases are spiralling including the lack of face masks and large indoor gatherings.

       Around 1.5million people who are eligible for a third jab have still not had it.

       Scientists are also worried about a new sub-variant of the Delta strain, named AY.4.2, and warned it could be 15 per cent more infectious.

       The UK‘s hesitation in vaccinating younger teenagers and the return to schools in September, have also been cited as reasons for the rise in cases - as there has been a boom in infections among 0-18 year olds.

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