Topic: pandemic-christmas

A COVID Christmas comes to Bethlehem

A COVID Christmas comes to Bethlehem

Adam Rasgon, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 24 04:40 PM

Bethlehem has about 1,000 confirmed, active cases of COVID-19, according to official data, although the true number is thought to be much higher. All intensive care beds at hospitals are occupied, the Health Ministry said.   Read more »

The virus that stole most of 2020 now steals Christmas, too

The virus that stole most of 2020 now steals Christmas, too

Jason Horowitz, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 24 09:09 AM

People who have lost loved ones face an empty chair or an agonizing void this holiday season. That is hard enough. But a surge in infections, a new fast-spreading variant of the virus and mounting deaths have led authorities to shut down Christmas, too. For many, home for the holidays has taken on an ominous meaning: There is nowhere else to go.   Read more »

Scale back your holiday plans

Scale back your holiday plans

Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 20 10:51 AM

The only way to drive down infection rates for now will be to avoid large indoor gatherings, wear masks, cancel travel and limit your holiday celebrations to just those who live in your home. Read more »

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