So we are now told there is a new more infectious strain of the virus, and an even more virulent strain heading our way from South Africa.

A convenient way for our incompetent government to save face, draw attention away from its failings, and ultimately blame Johnny Foreigner.

Many now believe we are in for the same ride as the 1918 pandemic.

The best thing the Island can do is to isolate itself from the mainland as much as possible, and focus on driving down the infection rate and ultimately the infection here on the Island.

A concerted effort can put us all in a good place, a continuation of the current farcical response won’t.

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