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News Shorts: NYE tips from the WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled a list of tips to help keep revelers safe while celebrating the new year. While the organization’s top tip is still to get vaccinated against COVID-19, it still recommends caution when considering whether to attend large gatherings.

Cases climb, Omicron confirmed in SETX

With Beaumont continuing to average more than 100 new COVID-19 cases each day as the new year begins and Southeast Texas confirming its first two cases of the more contagious Omicron variant, local doctors and health care officials say the message remains the same: Get vaccinated, and wear a mask.

A few tricks to safely treat this Halloween

Oct. 31 falls on a Sunday this year and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has pledged to work to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents as celebrations and trick-or-treating ensue.