
With BA.5 on the rise, what should event organizers keep in mind? An expert explains
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Covid-19 infections are rising in the United States, but many people still have summer events planned. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen explains what event organizers should consider and how you can think about your own risk and precautions to follow.
At the same time, many people have lots of summer events planned, including weddings, birthday celebrations and casual get-togethers. What should event organizers keep in mind? How can people think about their own risk in deciding whether to attend and precautions to follow? What if you have to attend something — for example a work function — but really don't want to bring Covid back to your family? And what about people who have already recovered from an infection — do they still have to worry about reinfection and the risks of illness, including long Covid?

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