Opinion: Saying this Christmas is better is a bit like naming your favourite Hey Hey reunion – opinions vary, but it would be better if we’d not had to endure any of them, writes domknight
have been ordered to spend seven of the 12 days of Christmas in isolation.
The government’s determination to stick to its Delta-era road map in the face of Omicron might feel like the epidemiological equivalent of opening an umbrella while you’re being doused by a fire hose. But the fact remains that more lockdowns would be equally devastating for our economy and our emotional wellbeing – yes, even though a new streaming service seems to be launched every week. We can’t just wait this thing out.
I’m no health expert, but I do have one useful speciality – I know how to have a quiet social life. I’m not the life and soul of the party, I’m the guy who shows up late, chats to three people, then leaves early. Lately, it’s been a good way to be.There’s no need to go wild this summer – try mild. Don’t go crazy – be cautious. Avoid the hottest venues – choose a tepid one instead. Keep distanced, and remember that a stranger is a close contact you haven’t met.
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