Here in Britain the news today is that the Brexit deal bartered with the EU has been approved unanimously by Parliament. I'm glad that there has at least been a deal reached even if it is at the eleventh hour, it was uncertain only a few days ago. There was enough will to want to make the relationship work and so it should.
Other news includes approval of another vaccine for Covid-19, this time it is the Oxford developed vaccine that doesn't have as many storage limitations as the Pfizer vaccine. So this one might actually be used in more parts of the world.
Due to the large programme that is needed to deploy vaccines it will be some time before the population at large is vaccinated. I've seen reports of timelines such as Easter but I think that's optimistic. Just remember this vaccine is for the whole population, at least as many as those who don't actually refuse to have it. There are some people who will refuse and for the life of me I don't understand what their argument is. There are uncertainties sure but they are about how long the vaccine will work and the extent of the resistance not about whether it works or not. I feel it will be the autumn of 2021 before most people have been vaccinated. Unfortunately, for the entertainment and hospitality industries I feel any events being planned before September may need to be rescheduled. But I will be happily proved wrong.
Christmas has certainly been a tame affair this year. No events have been allowed. So it's been a Christmas at home without even being able to have family over with us or visit them. At least we are safe and have not had the virus. I am very grateful for that and will accept the isolation to keep everyone safe.
The state of life has not changed since I last commented on it back in May. It's been a continuation and this New Years Eve many many people will be very glad to see the back of 2020. It certainly has been the year that was unlike any other in my lifetime.
Just a word about Christmas presents this year. I have received an Amazon Echo speaker and started a trial of Amazon Music Unlimited. Also got F1 2020, a videogame with a lot of content included in the package - unlike some of the other versions. I have not succumbed and bought a PS5, I shall wait on that front until next year some time.
My other main news that I haven't reported is that I have been volunteering for a local radio station for a few months now. This has at least been something of a distraction from the Covid-19.
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