We asked a range of experts for advice on what people can do to protect themselves and their loved ones during the festive season
“Instead of attending 10 separate gatherings, maybe you’ll say this is the year where you should just go to two or three that are the most important ones.It may seem mean, but maybe you shouldn’t invite your second cousin’s boyfriend’s sister to lunch this year.experts are advising that people should avoid large crowds over the holiday break, and that includes family members.
This becomes particularly relevant during Christmas, with experts advising people to avoid crowds at high-risk venues such as pubs, clubs or boats. Prof Sarah Palmer, a virologist with the Westmead Institute, emphasised the importance of creating a “vaccine bubble” at gatherings, in an effort to protect people from infection.
“That may be getting them to wear a mask, be socially distant where possible, or it may be getting them to do the rapid antigen test,” Vally said.Palmer added that the booster shot was essential in keeping Christmas gatherings Covid-safe.
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