How to handle another COVID holiday season
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The 2021 holidays will be much different from 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 vaccines. But we aren’t quite back to normal. Here’s what you should know.
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This is the second holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what to consider before you get together with family and friends to celebrate.
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COVID holidays are here again. Now that we know more about the coronavirus, what can we worry less about?
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Add some rapid COVID-19 tests to your holiday shopping list. Once you’ve got them, here’s what you should know about how, when and why to use them ahead of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or other holiday gatherings.
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It’s OK to ask about vaccination status and have hard conversations with family about holiday gatherings and COVID safety. Just do it with respect. Here’s how.
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Some places in Los Angeles city and county won’t let you in without proof of full COVID vaccination. Others will just ask you to wear a mask.
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The FDA and CDC are expected to officially make booster shots available to all fully vaccinated adults by the end of this week.
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The number of people traveling by air for Thanksgiving is expected to bounce back to 2019 levels, a surge the government says it’s ready to handle.
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Health officials are urging the vast majority of adults to get a booster shot as soon as possible.
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With vaccines likely for children soon, here are options for keeping your kids safe over the holidays.
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There are continued concerns that California could see a resurgence of COVID-19 over the coming weeks and months.
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Officials say it’s possible to safely participate in many holiday activities if everyone is vaccinated for COVID. But extra precautions may be needed.
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Hanging around outside in Southern California for Thanksgiving or other holidays? Your stay-warm strategy shouldn’t be ski jackets and layering. Focus on your ears, feet and tush.
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Rumors that the turkey supply will run low have some people frantically snapping up birds like they were rolls of toilet paper in 2020.
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Decorating for the holidays is a big deal this year. If it’s your first time buying a live Christmas tree, here’s what you need to know.
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How to politely turn down an invitation to socialize while there’s still a pandemic going on.
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Many of us will spend the holiday season the same way we’ve spent most of 2020: at home. Here are some ideas to make it special while staying safe.
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Looking for ways to connect virtually with family and friends this holiday season?
