A conversation about enjoying the holidays carefully, not carelessly
In this video (recorded on Dec. 6, 2021), infectious disease expert Bill Schaffner, MD, and chief hospital epidemiologist Tom Talbot, MD, talk about what we know, and don't know, about the omicron variant, the current uptick in COVID-19 cases, the emerging flu season and how we can carefully celebrate and enjoy the holiday season. Spoiler alert: vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate ... and wear masks in indoor public settings!
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Below you'll find additional videos that have been created throughout the pandemic. Please note that because of the evolving nature of the pandemic, it is possible that some specific details are no longer relevant.
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