Consider outdoor events, masks to keep vulnerable safe from COVID at Christmas: Veitch

Adam Holmes
Updated December 16 2021 - 3:18pm, first published 3:10pm
Dr Mark Veitch said staying away from family Christmas events if unwell, and considering outdoor events and masks, would help to keep vulnerable people safe from COVID.
Dr Mark Veitch said staying away from family Christmas events if unwell, and considering outdoor events and masks, would help to keep vulnerable people safe from COVID.

Tasmanian families should consider holding Christmas events outdoors and wear masks if vulnerable people - such as the elderly or immunocompromised - are likely to attend and COVID-19 is spreading, Tasmania's Public Health director says.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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