The Balearic health minister, Patricia Gómez, said on Thursday that family gatherings at Christmas should go ahead but that they should be "with all the safety measures that we know".
At a press conference, the minister observed that there are differences between this coming festive season and last year. "We are much more vaccinated than last year. There is no comparison." Nevertheless, she stressed the importance of continuing to observe the need for ventilation and of wearing masks, "even in the family environment, which is sometimes where we relax the most".
Gómez encouraged the approximately 160,000 people in the Balearics who have yet to be immunised to be vaccinated. "One is 20 times more likely to be admitted to intensive care, if one doesn't have the vaccine."
Wearing masks and maintaining social distance are necessary. In this regard, she appealed to "social and collective responsibility" and called for caution in enclosed spaces. "The use of masks is essential for social and family gatherings."
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And we are supposed to believe that she will be doing exactly that. Oh to be a fly on the wall in her home.
Funny how they think they can tell me how to celebrate Christmas and who I can have in my house. Socialists love the power and control. Bring on the general election next year and get these tyrants out.
See them at Christmas.......Bury them in the New Year! . Wear a mask get immunised and be safe! Think of others and not just your own enjoyment.