Covid takes toll on Christmas as Santas go missing across America

Santas have gone missing across America this Christmas, owing to the Covid pandemic.

Across America, Christmas wears a different look this year, with fewer Santas greeting people on the streets. While some Santas have died, mall closures due to the surge in cases is another reason.

The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS), an association representing Santas in the US, said 55 of its Santas died this year, the Independent reported.