People should celebrate the New Year, experts say. But the size and kind of party determine Covid-19 safety
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Even with the Omicron coronavirus variant spreading, New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate, experts say. To keep your gathering safe, experts explain which factors to consider and how to set up a gathering that reduces the risk of Covid-19 spread.
The coronavirus strain, the latest "variant of concern," according to the World Health Organization, is spreading across the United States quickly. In the next week or 10 days, the virus circulating from holiday gatherings could boost daily numbers to more than half a million, estimates CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a professor of medicine at George Washington University.
People often ring in the new year with large, raucous parties, so health experts are cautioning the public to keep the virus in mind. Some cities across the world are canceling or scaling back events to protect against spread.