As omicron spreads, experts share how to celebrate holidays safely:
With the omicron variant now the dominant strain in the U.S., here are some tips on how to safely celebrate the holidays with friends and family.The recent rise in COVID-19 cases has come at an important time for millions of American families, particularly ones who avoided gatherings during last winter's surge.
Brownstein and other health experts said vaccinations and booster shots are the best tools to ensure that families are safe. The health data has shown that fully vaccinated people are less susceptible to the severe symptoms of the virus, are less likely to be hospitalized and less likely to die from COVID."The vast majority of breakthrough cases will be mild or asymptomatic," he said.
McKoy emphasized that the virus is still dangerous for children under five, the elderly and those with immunocompromised systems.
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