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Dear Mary

Dear Mary: How do I avoid hugging at a funeral?

17 July 2021

9:00 AM

17 July 2021

9:00 AM

Q. I have been double-vaccinated but am especially at risk and, since I know of at least four double-vaccinated people who have still caught the virus, am anxious to avoid being infected myself. So far I have confined my socialising to outdoor events — however a funeral for a much-loved great-uncle looms and among those attending will be some Covid deniers who have not been vaccinated.

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