It was before the pandemic. This was more due to a significant increase in overseas applications so there was a pause put on it so those already received could be actively processed. Obviously with the current situation this may now take longer than anticipated. Sorry.
If anyone is able to accurately able to answer your original question though, can you ask them to tell me what next weeks lottery numbers are please? On a more serious note, bear in mind that this is an unofficial site so no-one here can answer that question. Indeed, even if it was an official organ of the RN, it still could not answer it. You will just have to be patient. But don't let that put you off - some things really ARE worth waiting for. Look upon it as a test of your desire.