Originally Posted by OGG flyer

just a quick update: after talking to Mrs Ogg Flyer who said I "panicked" and that we should go, I went the route of "uncancelling" the trip while there was still time and "no damage was done"

Boy I am glad I did. We have been in Florida for the last 8 days and I feel far "safer" here than in UK, plus we have had an absolutely amazing time here (I do not even mention the weather here which is beyond fantastic).
Not only I have "uncancelled" but I went all the way and extended our trip well into New Year.

Lesson learned: do not panic, no knee jerk reactions hopefully in the future!