Mirror journalist Ben Glaze's question about the relaxed coronavirus restrictions over the festive period, Professor Whitty said: "Would I say people should hug and kiss their elderly relatives, no I would not."The government announced on Monday that measures will be eased over the week Christmas despite the same privileges not being granted to other religious celebrations earlier in the year.All four UK nations have agreed to let Brits form a five-day bubble of three households over Christmas.Professor Whitty said: "Would I want someone to see their family?
Of course, that's what Christmas is about, whether people celebrate Christmas as a festival themselves or from any other belief system."It is an opportunity for families."But would I.
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