EDITOR'S COLUMN: Now the message is 'the new normal' the adjustment begins again - but we can and we will do it!

Only last week it seemed like once we ‘flattened the curve’ we would all be sitting in the pub again or in our favourite cafe with our pals, and the worst of it would be over.

But, I guess that was naive, and now ‘the new normal’ is being heralded from on high as the way to look at our current situation.

It seems like lockdown in some form will continue for a while to come, and it’s hard not to feel quite depressed about that

prospect.

But we mustn’t lose sight of why we are doing this. We are doing the best and kindest and most alturistic thing that many of us will ever do. How many of us in our lifetimes have had the chance to actually save lives? Well now we do.

And, as much as we hate this situation, it will end, we will see each other again and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Don’t forget some news is designed to scare you so pick wisely, and don’t lose faith!

Thank you for trusting in The Bucks Herald during these times. We are working very hard to, not only bring you the important information, but also a little light during these darkest of times.

Hayley O’Keeffe - editor