Hugging Stations

The whole lot reopened.

Everyone catapulted themselves to the nearest gathering hubs.

They bathed in an infectious haze.

All started licking each other too.

Boris Johnson spawned the following day.

He clambered up to his podium, gave his shocked face a punt, and told everyone off.

From then on people were ordered to cart around giant perspex screens.

Holes were carved into them.

Rubber gauntlets hung from either side.

Safe hugging ensued.