The latest addition to Santa's bag is a direct result of H1N1, or swine flu.
Throughout the year, health officials have advised the public about ways to prevent the spread of germs. But that can be challenging in large crowds that contain young children who have been hit especially hard by the illness this season.
In response, area malls are doing what they can to prevent its spread in their facilities during the holiday shopping season.
At Westfield Annapolis mall, Santa has been stationed in an area near...
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too many people - 2009-11-27 13:18:21
What did we do before the mass marketing of hand sanitizer ? We lived further apart for one.
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