Covid Issue NMP Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. From which Covid 19 originates (4-3-2)
  2. 5. To detain, in a roundabout way, may have to be legally enforced (8)
  3. 7. Social distancing can go no further (4-9)
  4. 11. Self-expression inhibitor? (4,4)
  5. 14. Do ants carry the virus? If so, these may help , so to speak (13)
  6. 15. These, disease-damaged, might mean lights out, temporarily or permanently (5)
  7. 19. Coronavirus, although crown-like, is actually a reshaped heptagon (8)
  8. 20. Qualified for life? These degrees are vital (6-5)
  9. 21. Shakespearean optimism!(4,4,4,4,4)
  10. 23. ...spread diseases! (6,3,7)
Down
  1. 1. Aver noxious muddled thinking, but 9 down might seem difficult (11)
  2. 3. Re snide comments: They’re entitled to their opinions (7)
  3. 4. Moving to this lofty position can create a false sense of security (5,4,6)
  4. 6. The real Covid culprit? This Greek’s to blame (7)
  5. 8. Scottish tartan cracked in places where people gather (5,3,5)
  6. 9. Topsy-turvy twilit hive mentality? Pragmatism’s the answer (4,4,2)
  7. 10. A possible Covid preventative: concoction of 'Nicotiana CV'(11)
  8. 12. It’s endless night for pessimists, especially when the end’s in sight (3,3,2,4)
  9. 13. Achy pins is in need of revision to old doctors (10)
  10. 16. In some way, old strep from the throat and nose can infect (8)
  11. 17. Mixed up eternal icon's replaced real concern (11)
  12. 18. Demographically, no coating can become a source of pandemic (9)
  13. 22. Hale thy well-being; it’s the finest state you’ll ever be in! (7)