In 2020, Ireland officials dubbed Santa Claus an essential worker, granting him exemption from COVID self-quarantine in order to deliver Christmas presents.
classification effective Dec. 1 through 15, which restricted domestic travel with exceptions made for work, school, medical appointments, and other limited circumstances — including Santa’s very necessary holiday work.
Australian health officials also promised Santa that they would not impede his or his helpers' travel into parts of the country on Dec. 24 and 25. Hazzard outlined several precautions for Santa to follow upon his planned stops, including delivering presents only after bedtime to minimize contact and a requirement that Santa and his elves wash hands regularly, carry hand sanitizer, and wear a mask whenever he and his helpers are unable to maintain physical distance. A spokesperson for Santa reportedly confirmed receipt of the special exemption, noting that her employer is happy to comply.
And if you’re worried about Santa bringing more than just presents this year, U.S. National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Anthony Fauci toldthat the gift-bearer is immune from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes severe respiratory disease.
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