Yesterday, in an early evening announcement, the Prime Minister of England, together with the devolved governments of Scotland and Wales, announced that the rules for Christmas were changing, and coming into immediate effect.
A new mutated strain of the virus, which is far more adept at transmitting itself, is rapidly sweeping the UK. The government believes it is no longer safe for us to socialise with people outside of our family unit.
For most of the UK, Christmas has been cancelled. The introduction of a new 4th Tier (full lockdown), saw nearly all Tier 3 areas move directly into the new tier, which prevents all visiting, even on Christmas day.
This will be heartbreaking for those who live alone and will come as a shock for others, who had made plans to visit family over the holidays, particularly as the Prime Minister had assured us (only two days ago), that Christmas gatherings could still take place.
Although we can never come close to filling the void that a Christmas at home without loved ones will create, please remember you are not on your own this Christmas. We really are, in this together.
At London City in Second Life, we hope that you will join us and enjoy interacting with the community, enjoy parties, quizzes, games and one another's company and immerse yourselves in the virtual Christmas spirit. We are open, we are active, and we look forward to seeing you.
We may be isolating, but we do not need to feel isolated. Please join us whenever you can through the holidays, where we can lift each others spirits.
To check your tier level, visit Gov.uk and enter your postcode.
Stay safe. Eat lots of food. Get drunk.
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