Coronavirus Update: How to steer clear of viruses during the holiday season
Amid the holiday season, here are some expert-recommended ways to keep yourself and loved ones safe from COVID-19 and other viruses in circulation.
Consider wearing a mask. “Everyone needs to know that masking really does protect individuals against all three viruses,” meaning SARS-CoV-2, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus, Diego Hijano, an infectious disease specialist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, said in an interview with CNBC.
Test before you go. Some hosts are asking their guests to take a test before they get to the party, according to the New York Times. One New Yorker sent out invitations asking friends to “join me in super-spreading holiday cheer.” Other suggestions? Opening the windows and taking the party outside.• The XBB subvariant is spreading in the U.S. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that XBB now makes up an estimated 18% of new COVID cases in the U.S.
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