In UYK v UYJ, the High Court (Family Division) provided useful guidance on how and to what extent COVID-19 should have an impact on parental relocation of children. This note argues that while the court’s approach is sensible in recognising the fast-evolving nature of COVID-19, caution should be taken in ensuring that the effects of COVID-19 on the child’s health and the child’s loss of relationship with the left-behind parent are not overlooked.