Complete Clue List
Across
1. An everyday practice we had to do a lot more of (and we did!) (4,5)
6. An acronym (with 19) which is the name of the disease caused by a new infectious agent
9. Serendipitous status of those that managed to avoid the virus
10. Dish for growing bacteria
11. American broadcaster
12. Our governments told (in conjunction with 17A) we had to do this to 'flatten the curve'
13. What we gave each other when we came across other people (4,6 pl.)
15. Maintain oneself at a minimal level
17. Our governments told us (in conjunction with 12A) we had to do this to 'flatten the curve'
19. America-wide wireless broadcaster (init.)
20. Forbid
21. Defined region
22. Proverbial
28. (In conjunction with 2D), a stance we needed to take to physically separate us from others
29. Contemplate
31. Fear, wonder, and respect all in a single emotion
32. Preferred body part to cover a cough
33. Gadgets to fix things
34. Conduct an inspection or review of procedures or accounts
35. Relax, recline around the house with all this time in your hands (3,6)
Down
1. New York City location where 2020 financial losses were documented (4,2)
2. (In conjunction with 28A), a stance we needed to take to physically separate us from others
3. Informal British greeting, we did not hear a lot because few people left home (2,2)
4. Face wipers (American term) that people started hoarding 'just in case'
5. Some young people lost work because few people went out socially: Baby-____
6. What Steve Irwin might have said if he could have seen the world in 2020
7. Holiday (It was a rare event in 2020)
8. Catasptrophe
14. This continent became the epicentre of the disease after China (abbrev.)
15. Hot tub
16. "The world is ____ spot of trouble" (Understatement) (2,1)
17. Mr Rogers, American Congressman from Kentucky (or, a fictional supercomputer)
18. Verifiable facts that acquired reliable sources (4,4)
19. Needed information quickly in 2020 so access to this smart phone service was critical (4,4)
20. Not good
23. Measuring unit for the intensity of noise
24. Some cruise ships were not allowed to use this disembarkation tool in some ports
25. Expression of sorrow
26. Number puzzle
27. Ceased trading, even for a temporary period
30. People cooped up in their houses for too long were prone to go ____-crazy