UK government’s wait for Omicron evidence is a high-stakes gamble

Analysis: ‘incontrovertible evidence’ is a tall order and in the meantime the NHS risks being overwhelmed Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAt a long and difficult cabinet meeting on Monday, hawkish ministers demanded “incontrovertible evidence” that Omicron risks overwhelming the NHS to justify the cost of taking action, while on Tuesday Boris Johnson confirmed his view that there is insufficient evidence to justify new measures – ye