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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Holiday safety

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm hosting my extended family over the holidays for the first time in many years. My great-nephew is 2 years old and will be the youngest person in attendance. I do not have any children, so I am not used ...

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On Nutrition: Gifts that keep giving

According to a Gallup poll, each of us Americans expects to spend an average of $932 on Christmas gifts this year. I, for one, like practical gifts. (My daugher was thrilled last year when I told her I needed a new crockpot.)

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UK: Omicron spreading quickly; Time to work from home again

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tighter restrictions Wednesday to stem the spread of the omicron variant, urging people in England to again work from home and mandating COVID-19 passes for entrance into nightclubs ...

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Spain: PM urges Christmas caution as hospital staff infected

Spain's prime minister on Monday urged people to "remain prudent" about COVID-19 over the holidays, as Christmas festivities at one Spanish hospital are suspected of infecting dozens of staff.

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At least 17 suspected Omicron cases after Oslo party

At least 17 people who came down with COVID-19 after a Christmas party gathering over 100 guests in Oslo last week are suspected of having the Omicron variant, city officials said on Friday.

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Norway introduces new anti-Covid measures in Oslo

Norway introduced new anti-COVID measures in greater Oslo on Thursday after a suspected cluster of Omicron cases emerged among dozens of vaccinated people.

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Portugal curbs travel after record virus deaths

Portugal on Thursday reported twin COVID records with 303 new deaths and 16,432 cases in a 24-hour period, prompting a decision to limit foreign travel to "special cases".

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