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