Given the number of Covid-19 outbreaks, particularly those caused by Omicron, that are being linked to Christmas parties, Public Health Scotland is urging people to defer such parties at this time.It comes after outbreaks of the new variant have been linked to festive parties.Dr Nick Phin, director of Public Health Science and Medical Director at PHS, said: “There is much that we still need to learn about Omicron, but early evidence suggests that this new Covid variant is much more transmissible.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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