Another late decision as the number of cases increase. So after all the confidence and bonhomie of planning for normality, the reality again imposes itself and restrictions to deal with the latest surge must be tightened.
So EQ stays in Scotland at least. Parcel services are to be used to quickly send presents up north. I expect there is a lot of misery across London and the south-east.
“Perhaps we should call this new Covid-19 variant the “Grinch strain”. As coronavirus in a mutated, more contagious form scuppers plans for festive gatherings, the front pages can do little to hang a bauble on the news. At least you could buy a copy of all today’s papers to keep you occupied during the times of suppressed joy ahead. Puzzle specials, added sections and other extras abound in these final Sunday editions before Christmas …”
