The 2020 holiday season is going to be a little different. Amidst a global pandemic where social distancing and masking are the norm, celebrating with family and friends will require more safety and a little bit of creativity. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind as you celebrate with loved ones this season.
1. Social gatherings or events:
- Keep gatherings small, local and within your social group. For example, consider cutting down invites from 30 people to a more manageable 10.
- Check with guests before they arrive to make sure they are feeling well and that they have not had recent contact with anyone that has just tested positive for covid-19.
- Choose well-ventilated spaces (spaces where there is lots of fresh air) and open windows if you can.
- Consider the impact that alcohol can have on maintaining physical distancing.
2. Covid symptoms to be on the lookout for:
- High temperature
- Dry cough
- Tiredness
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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3. Celebrate outside if possible
By now we know that being outdoors limits the ability of coronavirus to spread. So move your festivities to an outdoor area e.g porch or backyard if you can. Be mindful of safety around outdoor heaters, heat lamps and open fires particularly if children are involved.
4. Your own personal to-do list
- Get your flu shot. This is especially important if you plan to attend multiple gatherings and interact with many different people.
- Wear a mask indoors and outdoors and don’t forget to offer one to those who forget.
- Keep a list of invited guests in case one of them gets covid-19. This will make it easier to contact everyone if necessary.
Have fun this season but do so safely. Keep in mind the current covid-19 situation within your own town or county. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that when planning to host or attend a holiday celebration, assess current covid-19 levels in your community to determine whether to postpone, cancel, or limit the number of attendees.
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