So we are allowed to have Christmas! Life gets ever more bizarre! Who could have made this up? There was a very good chance that Christmas was going to be cancelled! Weâre not living in a communist country nor under a dictatorship! But we have been taken over by a virus that doesnât recognise Christmas and certainly wonât be taking any time off!
Struggling through our second lockdown I was trying to find something positive to look forward to. In the last week we have been told of three potential vaccines which just have to pass final U.K. safety checks. If all goes well early December has been muted as the start of roll out. We wonât be first in the queue but at least there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
But the tunnel we are struggling through is very dark, very long and an obstacle course! It will take many weeks and possibly months to reach the light. That was until the announcement that Christmas can be celebrated! A lantern has appeared to light up part of our way. Unfortunately the lantern comes with a huge caveat! It will increase our risk of catching COVID!
Three families are allowed to meet up over five days. I just want to meet up with one family! My daughter and her husband! Weâll stay in a B&B and spend a few hours with them on Christmas Day. Any time will be precious and most appreciated. If windows are opened periodically, the fresh air dilutes the virus! There must be no hugging and social distance must be kept whenever possible. All these rules but they are there to protect us!
I have no problem obeying sensible rules! Some feel that rules are there to be broken but I find this behaviour selfish and unacceptable especially when relating to COVID! Putting others lives at risk because you are a âcovidiotâ is prolonging this pandemic. It has resulted in so much pain and death. I would like these âcovidiotsâ to be banned from all treatment if they succumb to the virus! Unfortunately the NHS would be humane and treat them anyway!
Whilst Iâm in âwhinge modeâ let me share my thoughts on anti-vaxxers! I belong to an âold girlsâ WhatsApp group who seem convinced that the scientists are out to get them! Astra Zeneca is the latest company accused of malevolence. None are qualified to pass judgment but their unsubstantiated claims could prevent vulnerable people from getting vaccinated! Astra Zeneca are adamant that they are not going to make any profit! Why would they be trying to steal our DNA (not joking!) or infect us? Why canât the scientists in Oxford be applauded for working day and night to bring this awful pandemic to an end! The mind boggles!!!
Cheshire will go back into Tier2 after lockdown ends next week. That means that pubs and restaurants can open but we canât meet up with friends. We can only go as a couple. Better than nothing! Non essential shops, hairdressers, gyms and beauty parlours can reopen. This is good news for our shattered economy.
And there is Christmas to look forward to! Life is not all that bad,đ
Jenny Burrell 