Govt told it is overlooking a 'real issue' that is 'affecting the provision of care' The United Kingdom is grappling with National Health Service workers missing work in large numbers because of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. The absences are due to workers falling ill with COVID-19, and asymptomatic employees needing to self-isolate. Health leaders say the absences are threatening patient care. Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the British Medical Association, sa...