For the second year, surging COVID-19 infections have complicated yuletide plans around the world:
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This year, like last, midnight mass on Christmas Eve will be reserved for just a small circle of people by invitation only. And with Britain hitting a record high number of COVID-19 infections again on Friday for a third day in a row, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested getting a vaccine booster shot as a Christmas gift for relatives.
Mr Biden and his wife plan to stay at the White House for Christmas - an uncommon practice for recent American presidents. Santa's flight crew - including reindeer Rudolph, whose "nose shone red and bright made sure he had no COVID-19 symptoms before taking off" - had also been given the all clear.And Australian authorities said they were working round the clock to ensure "Operation Present Drop" goes smoothly.
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