GENEVA, Switzerland – The pandemic need not deter Santa Claus from travelling the world and handing out gifts this coming Christmas because he is immune to COVID-19, a World Health Organization official said Monday.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, WHO’s lead on the crisis Maria Van Kerkhove told a press briefing she understood many children were worried how the virus could impact Father Christmas.
“I understand the concern for Santa, because he is of older age,” she said, responding to a journalist’s question about whether the fantasy, gift-bearing figure, known for his grey whiskers and big belly, might not be at heightened risk…
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