Once again, restrictions are in place and once again those over 70 have been asked to restrict their movements. They've been here before and this time it's more grim.
The nights are longer, the days are shorter and the clocks have yet to roll back. Older people living alone are fearful and some are angry that the country is back to Level 5.
Government advice to those over 70 is that they stay at home as much as possible, limit engagement to a very small network for short period of time while remaining physically distanced.
It's back to relying on neighbours, friends and family to get their groceries, for example, if they can't attend supermarkets during designated shopping hours.