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COVID JN.1 Variant On The Rise: 5 Ways You Can Stay Safe During New Year Celebrations

The new year is around the corner but this also means that people will celebrate in over-crowded places amidst COVID-19 rise. How can you prevent yourself from catching the infection?

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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated: December 30, 2023, 7:01 PM

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Stay Safe From COVID-19 During New Year Celebrations

It is one day to the new years day and the whole world is decked up for the celebrations to begin on 31st December. But, amidst all the fun, let us not forget that COVID is still looming. Places during new years is overcrowded especially in India. So, chances of transmission is very high.

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Do Not Go Out If Your Immunity Is Low

It is important to mention that New Years eve is overrated and your health comes before any celebration. If you, or your loved one do not have good immune strength, it is best to stay indoors and celebrate a quiet new years eve. Children and older adults and people with low immunity are at high risk.

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Avoid Extremely Crowded Places

Crowded places are dangerous especially with COVID-19 still at large. WHO has warmed saying that the transmission rate of this new variant is high. So, it is best to avoid over-crowded places.