Following Christmas Day testing positive for Covid-19, many people in the UK were forced by circumstances to cancel plans.
Some people who received the negative news shared their test results on social media, as well as the effects it had on their day.
Many were sad to be away from their loved ones, but others found positives as well, such as those who got to see the in-laws.
MailOnline’s analysis showed that almost 900,000.00 people may be forced to spend Christmas Day alone after they caught Covid during the weeks before Christmas.
A variety of stars, including James Cracknell (Emily Atack), Rhian Sugden and Diane Buswell) revealed that they were made to stay in isolation when they tested positive for Covid-19 Christmas Day.
After testing Covid-19 at Christmas Day, people across Britain were forced to cancel plans. (stock photo)
Those who shared news of their positive test results on social media included a woman who was forced to cancel plans to host her family on Christmas Day after her nine-year-old son tested positive in the morning.
A user claimed that her entire family tested positive for Covid-19. Another woman stated she had tested positive in the morning, and then tested positive in the evening.
A Twitter user claimed he was going to his inlaws’ for the first time since 2019. However, his youngest child tested positive only two hours before they met.
“I know of so many who tested positive for Christmas Day.” Another said that it wasn’t very Christmassy.
However, while there were some who felt disappointed, many others stated that they made the best of their experience.
As the wave of infections continues across the UK, minister are planning to send door-to-door teams armed with Covid jabs to reach the estimated five million people yet to be inoculated.
Over the last week, discussions between No 10, NHS England, and the Department of Health looked into a national drive to send vaccination teams to low-uptake areas as an important way to prevent lockdowns and restrictions.
You can also use it to give jabs to people living in remote areas, or to provide vaccinations for those who cannot travel to the centre.
SAGE warns the UK that Covid hospitalizations are imminent. This is despite Omicron being less severe.
Ministers, according to some reports are monitoring hospitalisations numbers in London. A two-week lockdown is being imposed on daily over 400 patients.
In minutes from a meeting on December 23 published last night, the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies warned that the peak on hospital admissions ‘may be comparable to or higher than previous peaks’ – including the second wave in January.
Boris Johnson has been warned by hospitality executives and MPs not to introduce new restrictions in the New Year.
The Christmas Day vaccination drive was ongoing. NHS England stated that yesterday’s vaccination drive saw thousands receiving booster and first jabs.
Over 220,000 doses of vaccine were distributed in the week up to 21 December. That’s an increase of 46 percent compared with the prior week. In the same time period, 18–24-year-olds received 85% more vaccines than 25–30-year-olds.
It was a very Covid Christmas. Rhian Suggden tested positive, Dianne Buswell becomes isolated. Emily Atack furiously reveals that she has been keeping her mum away
Rhian Sugden was the star who had to abandon their extravagant plans when she tested positive for coronavirus Christmas Day.
A photo of the glamour model at 35 shared by Instagram with a lateral flow test and a sticker saying Merry Christmas.
MailOnline found that close to 900,000.00 people might be forced to spend Christmas Day alone after they caught Covid within the past 10 days. The majority of these were celebrities.
Very Covid Christmas! Rhian Sugden was positive for the virus on Christmas Day. She led stars who were unable to celebrate the holiday because of the virus.
Rhian was one of those who were forced to be isolated. She later admitted that fans had mistakenly believed that she shared information about her pregnancy.
Rhian said in the caption that she believed that it was positive for pregnancy tests. Where are you now !!?’
Meanwhile, Dianne Buswell (32) and Joe Sugg (30) tried to ‘to see positives in the POITIVE’ when Covid was contracted by the Strictly Dancer.
With her boyfriend on YouTube, she took a selfie in a mask while sipping fizz.
Tragic: The glamour model, 35, shared a photo of the lateral flow test to Instagram along with a ‘Merry Christmas’ sticker
Optimistic: Meanwhile, Dianne, 32, and her boyfriend Joe Sugg, 30, tried ‘to see the positives in the POSITIVE’ after the Strictly dancer contracted Covid’
Australian Strictly Star, the optimist wrote that he was trying to find the positives in life. [laughing emoji, Christmas tree emoji] to spite the situation actually we are having a lovely day ❤️.
Merry Christmas everyone! [sic] @joe_sugg.’
Joe commented: “Second-year running for us to have an unusual, unexpected Christmas.. Unfortunately Diannes got a l’covid (and a miniature Christmas tree). So we’re staying put Santa land for the moment to remain safe.
Oh no! Oh no!
Dianne shares a FaceTime screenshot of her family with lifts spirits, and writes: “I feel so blessed to have such a loving family. I can’t wait until you’re back with me all.”
“It wasn’t exactly the way we would have wanted to spend Christmas Day, but she is already feeling much better. It’s another Christmas that we will always be able to remember.
“Hope everyone has a wonderful day tomorrow. Get merry, get your fair share of blankets and pigs in pigs.
Emily Atack (32), took to photosharing to share that she missed her mother Kate Robbins, who was 63 on Christmas Eve.
Additionally, she posted a cute throwback shot of the couple snoozing together in Paris during their recent trip.
Inbetweeners’ star said, “Gutted to have my first Christmas apart from Mum.” However, she is still alive and I don’t mind.
‘It’s just all a bit s**t isn’t it! F**k you covid. Everyone, Merry Christmas.
She made the most of it, and shared a photo on Instagram with her dog, sipping champagne, later.
The caption she added to the photo was: “Merry Christmas, filthy animals.” This year’s Christmas was a different one, but I am still grateful. Sending love to you all ❤️’
Frustrating: Emily, 32, (left) took to the photosharing platform on the big day to confess that she was sorely missing her mum on their first Christmas apart
Positives: Emily still made the best of her situation, however, taking to Instagram later to share a snap sipping champagne alongside her pet pooch
James Cracknell from the Olympic Rowing Team was also a star to be disrupted by Covid testing.
In addition to a quick glare at his lateral flows test, he wrote: Santa dropped off what I “waited all year for.” Covid. Dug trying explain to me that I’m not lazy, but sick. Dug isn’t buying it. Have a fantastic Chirstmas everyone. Jx’
James was able to see the humorous side of James and shared his picture with him. He captioned it: “I am no Dr Dolittle but I believe he thinks that you can’t give me covid, and that you’re going nowhere.” Both counts are correct.
Bad timing: Another star who had their celebrations disrupted was Olympic rower James Cracknell, who tested positive for Covid on the day
His words were: “Santa took off for what I had been waiting all year.” Covid. Dug trying to understand that I am not lazy but ill. Dug isn’t buying it. Have a fantastic Chirstmas everyone. Jx’
While it is possible for pets to contact Covid, Britain’s Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss has stressed that Covid cases in animals are ‘very rare’.
Inhaling drops after infected persons cough or sneezes can infect dogs.
There is no evidence that animals transmit it to humans, with research suggesting they do not ‘shed’ enough virus to be infectious.