'It is an absolute kick in the teeth' - Edinburgh readers react to Scottish Government's latest Christmas rules
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Following the announcement we thought we would ask you, our readers, what you thought about the easing of Covid rules to allow families and friends to get together over winter break.
And it appears the new Christmas plans have triggered an overwhelmingly negative response – here’s how readers have reacted.
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Hide AdStephen Ball said he is anticipating a surge in cases after Christmas since hearing the latest announcement.
“I think there will be a massive spike in the New Year and testing capacity will be further stretched,” he said. "Covid isn’t taking a break so neither should we.
"I do find the restrictions very tough, but if everyone did what they were asked we wouldn’t have it as bad now. Too many people in shops and supermarkets not wearing face masks, it doesn’t help.”
Steven Robertson said: “It’s a recipe for disaster... and how many extra deaths?”
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Hide AdAnother commenter, Lisa Newman, said she wholeheartedly disagrees with the latest government announcement on Christmas saying the news comes as “a kick in the teeth.”
She said: “I find this absolutely ridiculous.
"Why have we all been held under restrictions to protect each other, missed weddings, missed funerals, people dying alone, also many many people been lonely for so long just to have a five day free for all for Christmas.
"Personally I feel it is an absolute kick in the teeth for everyone who has been following the rules and missing out on precious family and friend time.
"We are, in the long run, gong to suffer longer as this five day window is ideal for Covid to spread so easily with alcohol flowing, people who haven't see each other for ages being able to travel through the UK without restriction, maybe I am being stupid but I just don't get it.”
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Hide AdSandi Gardner said she is still going to cancel her Christmas gathering this year because meeting up will be too much of a risk for her loved ones.
She said: “I am still cancelling ours as it’s too risky for a few family members.
"Sad it’s got to be done, but once things ease and are getting “normal” we can get together and have a belated Christmas.
"As much as I want to see my family for Christmas we would rather be safe than sorry!”
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