Dr. Clive Kilgallen:

As a nation, we have come a long way in a year and half with this new disease. We are now in the situation where vaccines are being rolled out and hopefully in the next few months the vast majority of the population will be vaccinated and we can slowly get back to normal. One of the big things is the solidarity of all of us, doing what we are supposed to do, keeping our distance and wearing masks: all of those good things have paid off. There are people at home, however, who may have symptoms, who may be losing weight and be worried. People know their bodies. If there is something wrong, then I would say to them "Please, please do not be afraid". They should go to their GP. They will be looked after and will be cared for safely. This is the big message to get out to patients now.