Sturgeon hopes that the ‘normal’ Christmas will be enjoyed by everyone, even though Sturgeon is not able to control it.
Scotland’s First Minister stated that she “fervently hopes”Omicron is not intended to prevent people from celebrating Christmas with their family. It also does not require people to make changes to their holiday plans.
When she was asked if people should hold off on making plans or create contingencies, she replied: “I’m not asking anybody today to put plans on hold”But, more people would consider contingencies. “all sorts of plans”.
At a briefing given by the Scottish Government about the new coronavirus type as six cases were confirmed north, she stated that the Scottish Government would keep the public informed of any changes to their advice.
She stated that she was not asking for you to alter your plans. I am aware that it is three weeks before Christmas. None of us wanted to be in this position again, talking about a new variant which poses risks. It’s crucial that any advice we give changes in a professional manner and that it is communicated in a professional way.
“Individuals (human beings) will consider contingencies in all kinds of plans they make. I’m sure many will think about ‘if X happens what will I do’.Instead of what they had planned to do, they will be thinking about what if X happens.
“I can’t make the same decision for all people across the country. What I’m going to do is tell everyone as much as I can about this variant. And to let you know when and when it will change. So that people can make the best decisions. This is my view.
“Standing here right now I still hope, really fervently hope, to be having a normal Christmas with my family. Can I say that in a 100% sense? No, but that’s what I hope and I think that’s what we should be all be hopeful of as we learn more about this variant.”