Matt Hancock MP answering questions during Downing Street coronavirus update

The transcript addresses a question from Kate about spending New Year's Eve with family. The response clarifies that while people can celebrate with household members, no special rules are set for New Year as they are for Christmas. The emphasis is on maintaining caution to control the virus, especially with the vaccine on the horizon. The rules for Christmas are designed to allow family visits, but similar measures are not extended to other holidays to keep the virus under control.

What was the overall sentiment expressed about the year 2020?

Why were specific rules not put in place for New Year as they were for Christmas?