We asked south east Londoners if the Omicron variant was making them rethink Christmas plans.

There were a mix of responses – with the majority choosing to celebrate Christmas as usual.

Some are planning to approach Christmas festivities with caution, by having lateral flow tests at the ready.

Here’s what our readers had to say: Nicole Maguire said: “Nope last year I had covid and felt so ill so this year I'm going to enjoy it.”

Sof Bear said: “The entire situation is making me consider my life plans.”

Julie Woodward said: “I’m supposed to be going by train to Sunderland and staying with my son and granddaughter for a week.

“I couldn’t do it last year, I hope nothing changes.

“I’m really looking forward to it, especially going for Christmas dinner on Christmas day to a lovely pub.”

Sophie Langridge said: “No.

“I missed out on my last Christmas with my dad last year while Boris and his bunch of Merry Morons partied.

“This year I will be having a family Christmas - but missing my dad who died earlier this year.”

Faye Jacob said: “Nope not at all, although I will take a lateral flow test before visiting family.”

Vicki Chevis said: “No, we were all stuck in last Christmas ill with covid.

“This year I’m out and enjoying Christmas.”

Jackie T Wood said: “Nope - we don’t normally have family visiting at Christmas anyway.

“Mine and my husband’s parents are gone, my brother lives in Devon and does Christmas with his family down there.

“My husbands brother lives up north & does the same.

“So it’s generally just us & the kids.”

Kim Fisher said: “Nope, I'm going to a party at 10 Downing St.”

Sharon Anthony said: “No, looking forward to Christmas with my beautiful Children.”

Vinny Biggs said: “Sorry to say but yes, it will change my Christmas for obvious reasons.

“We have got a very high rate of infection here and I just won’t put myself in a position where there is a gathering of people, family or not.”

Madeleine Sharp said: “Definitely not.”

Rob Perkins said: “No but would imagine that I will end up having to.”

Marc Perni said: “Not a chance.

“Everyone is vaxxed.”

Danny Griffiths said: “Not for me.

“Nor will any other vericron.”

Carol Annesley said: “Yes I'm staying home.”

Kate Crielly Mckechnie said: “Nope I’ve got my invite in from Boris and co.”

Filiz Dervish said: “No, but we have as a family decided to take lateral flow tests before we meet for gatherings.”

Will Champion said: “Absolutely not.

“We can’t live in fear forever.

“We have to learn to live with it.”

If you’re Christmas has been seriously affected by Omicron, email poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk.

 

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