The surgeon instructed me to take a week off work, but I take the point to be the minimization of the risk of infection by keeping away from people rather than inactivity. I can still do that part of my job which is based at my desk, including the...

I returned from sabbatical leave on 19 July and then after 3 weeks of work I went on holiday for 2 weeks. I’m now looking forward to the Bank Holiday in 4 days time. “Nice work if you can get it”, you may be thinking. I make no apology. Many...