clamp down, governments clamp down, that the anger is going to rise ahead of this second christmas season, very much like last year s, kim. but it s not just anger, right? it s sadness, because one by one, the holiday festivities and new year s events all seem to be getting canceled, including where you are, right, in rome? that s right. they ve canceled a big concert here in the center of rome, fireworks in paris. last christmas was supposed to be one of you know, a christmas like no other, a holiday season like no other. and this year is just the same, despite the fact that there are vaccines and despite the fact that a lot of people are vaccinated, it just doesn t seem to be getting better. and people are not looking forward to another holiday season like last year s. understandably. barbie nadeau, thanks so much. earlier, i spoke with dr. james lawler, an infectious disease specialist about the