Is Christmas worth the risk? Plus Dolly Parton's Covid vaccine funding revealed

Families may be able to mix in “bubbles” at Christmas under plans for a brief relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over the festive period, according to reports. It comes as data shows the number of new cases in London appears to be stabilising and the R transmission figure heads towards 'one' in parts of England. But how would it work and would the risk of a post-festive season spike be worth it? We speak to MIND's CEO Paul Farmer who is imploring the government to consider the nation's mental health when making decisions, as he reveals the toll two lockdowns have had on the country. 

Also, it's emerged Dolly Parton is one of the funders behind the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, which has a 95% efficacy rate. Country music columnist Shiona McCallum tells us it's just one of the many philanthropic acts the singer performs every year from book donations to secretly producing the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show. 

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