Select committee: Health and Social Care Committee
Omicron variant update
Closed
Opened 10 Dec 2021
Closed 1 Mar 2022
Health and Social Care Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Health and Social Care Committee have invited the Secretary of State for Health Sajid Javid and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty to answer questions about the new variant, booster jabs and measures to slow transmission of the virus. Questions will focus on emerging evidence on the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, including transmissibility and severity of illness for those infected. MPs are also expected to address vaccine effectiveness and roll out of booster jabs, as well as the impact on young people.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 10 December 2021.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 16 December 2021
- 3 witnesses
Recent activity
- Oral evidence session16 December 2021, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2021 |
Oral evidence session
Dr Susan Hopkins · UK Health Security Agency,
Dr Thomas Waite, Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England,
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England · Department of Health and Social Care
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Susan Hopkins · Chief Medical Advisor | UK Health Security Agency | 1 |
| Dr Thomas Waite, Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England | Not recorded | 1 |
| Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England | Department of Health and Social Care | 1 |