Forget the “Grinch Who Stole Christmas” – COVID-19 may once again be putting a "hum-bug" on the holidays. Thanks to the latest variant, Omicron, Canadian health officials are asking families to re-think international travel and gather with caution.

"We're not currently advising Canadians not to travel," said federal health minister Jean-Yves Duclos during a press conference Friday.

"Canadians who are thinking of travelling abroad need to be warned that the situation abroad is both risky and unstable. They should also know that returning to Canada will likely involve delays and hassle," he said.

Global’s Jamie Mauracher has more.

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