Africa: Staying Safe Over the Holiday Season

press release

Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, WHO

Whether it is the family gatherings for Christmas or people congregating in city centres as the bell strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, there is concern that large numbers of people mixing during the holiday season could result in spikes of COVID-19 infections. Indeed, many people who will be celebrating are asking how best to stay safe over the festive period.

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