Coronavirus FAQ: Is it OK for the kids to take a pic with Santa?
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My kids are so over seeing Santa Claus through Zoom. Can I bring them to the mall this year for the real deal?
Unfortunately, sitting on Santa's lap is almost a comical example of what NOT to do during the pandemic, says Dr. Abraar Karan, an infectious disease physician at Stanford University.
"All it takes is one person to be very infectious," he says.
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