As the second wave of the coronavirus continues to expand in the United States, health authorities have issued a new series of recommendations, to prevent infections from increasing during the holiday season.
And these include various rules for family visits.
While it is still best to avoid crowds and crowded social gatherings, families will likely want to get together for Thanksgiving or Christmas in the coming weeks.
One way to make these visits safer is, first, to avoid going to public squares, mass events or crowded spaces in these months.
In this way, you prevent contagions.
In addition, the Dear Pandemic site, coordinated by a group of women scientists, assured that it is best to carry out a prefest 'quarantine'.
That is, before going to a private event you complete isolation at home for at least 14 days, in which you are completely away from sources of contagion.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this is the incubation period so, if you are a carrier of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, at this time you would present symptoms.
An expert clarified to AP News that during this period it is really important not to leave the house, "not even going to the stores, not going to work offices or school" during these days.
Also, he asserted that it is really necessary to follow these recommendations conscientiously, and not "just cross your fingers", hoping that things turn out well.
A better way to make sure you don't have COVID-19 is to get screened.
However, if this is negative, it is important to remember that after the results, you must avoid leaving the house, so as not to have the risk of contagion.
Also, if you are having visitors at home, the CDC suggests following these precautionary measures:
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Wear a mask even indoors.
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Stay two feet apart.
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Ask the guests to each bring their own eating utensils, as well as sanitized personal items.
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Disinfect people's shoes upon arrival, and provide antibacterial gel, as well as a place where they can wash their hands constantly.
5.
Try not to make exchanges.
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Make sure food and drink come in individual packages, so diners don't share them all the time.
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Ideally, keep meetings outside or in a well-ventilated area with a small number of guests.
In the event that your family lives in another state, or at a considerable distance, it is best to hold a remote celebration.
You can make video calls, send letters or make a list where you write the things you are thankful for on Thanksgiving or a Christmas card, and share it on social networks.
Similarly, the authorities warn about the importance of continuing to wash your hands constantly, for at least 20 seconds, wear a mask when leaving home, and maintain a safe distance to prevent further infections.
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