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This year, it’s the Omicron strain that has scientists and governments concerned — in just a matter of weeks, it has become dominant in multiple countries and put hospitals on alert for a possible fresh wave of patients.
“There is now consistent evidence that Omicron is spreading significantly faster than the Delta variant. And it is more likely that people who have been vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 could be infected or reinfected,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
“An event canceled is better than a life canceled,” he added. “It’s better to cancel now and celebrate later, than to celebrate now and grieve later. None of us want to be here again in 12 months’ time, talking about missed opportunities, continued inequity, or new variants.”
Some countries have already imposed measures to halt the spread of Covid either before Christmas, or beginning immediately after the holiday.
But many countries have not brought in rules over the period. So if you’re planning to go ahead with your festivities, there are some steps you can take to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Firstly, it’s worth evaluating how risky any meeting is — including whether there are any unvaccinated or at-risk people attending.
“Think about your vaccine as a very good raincoat,” CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen,…
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Source : cnn
