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Wear masks when you see family for Christmas, WHO urges Europeans
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UN body also suggests gatherings should be ‘outside where possible’ to reduce Covid transmission risk Wear masks when you see family for Christmas, WHO urges Europeans
UN body also suggests gatherings should be ‘outside where possible’ to reduce Covid transmission risk
Europeans gathering for Christmas with their friends or families should try to celebrate outside or wear masks indoors in a well-ventilated space, according to an advisory issued by the World Health Organization.
The advice, posted by the UN health body’s European region on its website, covers a variety of issues relating to winter recreation and holidays, including whether to take a skiing break and seasonal celebrations.
It comes amid soul-searching across Europe over how to celebrate the holidays, including whether to continue with loosened restrictions in the UK’s devolved areas – against the recommendation of some scientists – or to introduce stricter lockdowns, as some countries are contemplating.
