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Fauci Warns Christmas Has Greater Virus Risks Than Thanksgiving

Vulnerable period extended by two to three times, Fauci says
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WATCH: Anthony Fauci warns that the Christmas season could be worse than Thanksgiving for fueling the spread of Covid-19 over the subsequent weeks.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Emma Court

December 7, 2020 at 8:34 PM UTC

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The Christmas holiday season could pose greater risks than Thanksgiving when it comes to spreading the coronavirus, said Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious-disease expert.

Thanksgiving travel and gatherings typically take place for a shorter period of time, while Christmas events may continue through Hanukkah and New Year celebrations, he said, in remarks made at the Milken Institute’s Future of Health summit on Monday.