Should you visit your relatives for Christmas? What the scientists say

The rules allow three bubbles to come together for five days, but is that a good idea? Three experts explain what they will be doing

Enjoying Christmas while staying safe is a difficult formula
Enjoying Christmas while staying safe is a difficult formula
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And so it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree that said there would be five days of Christmas. And some took these good tidings of great joy and went with the multitude that came forth unto a “bubble” (maximum two other families.)

But others were sore afraid and said: “Let us abide in the home, keeping watch over our flock and wait until next year when the virus might be gone away.”

Here is the Christmas coronavirus conundrum. The government says that from December 23 to 27 we can travel around freely and gather in three-household groups. But is that actually a good idea? We asked three experts on the virus what they are planning to do and