Cumbria’s director of public health has revealed that the new variant of Covid-19 has hit the county.

This followed the tightening of Christmas rules in England in a move announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

George Randleman said: “Hopefully herd immunity will spread faster too.”

Gary Lupo said: “This isn’t really a surprise is it. The infection rate in London spread across the whole country. It’s so selfish from some people. The way some have behaved in recent weeks has been terrible.”

Steve Plaster said: “There is no evidence at all for this new Covid virus. There are ‘silly’ people in every bit of the country. Even without the ‘silly’ people, there are plenty of opportunities for spreading Covid when we do our shopping, visit the doctor, take our kids to school. It’s uncontrollable.”

Colin Towns said: “Every re-infection case is a mutant strain. So, we shouldn’t panic about the small stuff. The simple solution is to treat everyone like they are infectious.”

Walter Sportsock said: “On a positive note Father Christmas will be setting off in just a few days. Santa is immune from any disease. Santa knows who’s been telling fibs and I’ve been assured that all politicians without exception are on the naughty list this year.”

Brenda Downes said: “How many Londoners have come to Cumbria over the past week, despite guidance not to leave tier three areas and further guidance about tier four? The news demonstrated how the virus coming out of London at the weekend, bringing the new strain with it.”

Gary Fish said: “How many other areas of the country including Cumbria may be affected by all those people who left to get out of London? Nowhere will be exempt, we are all at very serious risk. Something must be done.”

Brett Park said: “This is never going to end. It is just a constant cycle of Covid which we just don’t know how to escape from.”