Santa Claus is back in town in Montreal, but it won’t be like it used to be
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In the past, there have been virtual visits with Father Christmas. Last year, most places had Santa masked and stay two metres away. Kids can get a little closer this season but with a cocktail of viruses circulating, there are still measures in place to protect both families and Santa himself. “It’s not just COVID, it’s also the flu, it’s also RSV ,” said epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos. “While most people will probably be OK, a significant minority will not. And if you have a bunch of people coming into contact with each other, well that’s probably not ideal.”Pierre Heroux, who co-owns a Santa Claus agency in Quebec, says it seems like sitting on Santa’s lap may be a thing of the past.“They also ask that our elves wear a mask, since they’re not the main attraction,” said Heroux.
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