Unsuccessful shopping trip.

But we got excellent advice. Targeted visit to Cotswold outdoor clothing and footwear etc store; worth the effort.* They’d not long reopened, power cuts due to Friday’s storm.

Joined an online conference this morning for the keynote address.

Statement from First Minister today. Scottish Government confirmed first cases of Omnicron covid19 variant. Prime Minister rejected bid from Devolved Nations for higher standards at entry to U.K. JCVI advised reducing interval to booster jag and lowering eligibility age group. Brings millions into scope for booster.

*ultimately bought advised item from German manufacturer.