"Back to normal by Christmas"

[Maiden Stone]

My best safety precaution is .... I no longer watch the late evening television news! Much better night's sleep.

Excellent advice.

[Roobarb]

Completely agree.

I did wonder if we continue to wear face masks and wash our hands, whether our incidence of ordinary colds will go down this coming year? If it does,that will be a good thing from the ' new normal' .

I hope the incidence of colds and flu do go down, not only because of the illnesses themselves but also there would not be so many people with symptoms that could be either flu or Covid19.

In my opinion, making noises about being back to normal by Christmas is irresponsible of Boris and the press, there are too many people who become complacent as a result of comments such as this.

[Maiden Stone]

For those of us 70+ it is totally different, we have a life sentance hanging over us, we contract Covid and it could kill us.

Do you mean a death sentence? Although it could be a life sentence as some people have been left with serious health problems which may be long-lasting.

[LizzieL]

In my opinion, making noises about being back to normal by Christmas is irresponsible of Boris and the press, there are too many people who become complacent as a result of comments such as this.

I completely agree. And all along, people have demanded that he should say when this that and the other should reopen and he has been forced put "not before" dates and he has been held to these dates. The 1 metre plus mitigations has been seen by many people as social distancing has been reduced from 2 m to 1 m - end of.

[barryd]

 "Back to normal by Christmas"

  I do no think so!

[Gadget]

Many families tend to self isolate over Christmas. All in their own bubble 

[louisa maud]

Not thinking that far ahead, Father Christmas might still be in lockdown, that would make it a cheap Christmas!

LM

[candleflame]

Our local area has reported that the traditional Christmas market stalls won't be there this year . Mixed comments online saying good, people will support local businesses instead, others saying it won't be Christmas without the Christmas market AND no panto. Thoughts?

[dowdstree]

Oh no love the Panto at Christmas.

Somehow I feel this Christmas will be like no other. No kissing under the Mistletoe either???

I wonder if the Christmas Market and Funfair in Edinburgh will be cancelled too.

Dorrie