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City offi cials urge residents to stay safe during holiday season D ue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Everett and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are recommending families make modifications to their traditional holiday celebrations this year. According to the CDC, the pandemic is worsening and small household gatherings are a significant contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The CDC is strongly advising people to adjust their holiday plans this year to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 to their friends, family and community. The CDC is recommending that the safest way to celebrate the upcoming holidays is at home with the people who live with you, and is urging people to be extremely cautious when travelling or gathering with family and friends who do not live with you because this can increase your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. The CDC has provided suggestions on how people can slow the spread of the virus while still celebrating this holiday season. There are some lower risk celebrations and activities that you can participate in this holiday season. These activities include: • Having holiday gatherings with only people who live in your household • Hosting a virtual dinner with extended family and friends • Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors, especially those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and delivering them in a way that does not involve contact with others • Virtually attend your traditional holiday activities, such as a visit with Santa, an “ugly” holiday sweater party, decorating cookies together, gathering for a gift exchange, caroling or attending a religious service • Decorating your home and taking family photos at home • Viewing holiday lights from your car with those you live with • Online shopping using delivery, contactless curbside or drive-up pick-up Please take caution if you choose to participate in additional activities that are considered high risk this year. These activities include: • Attending or hosting indoor gatherings with people from outside your home • Sharing food and drinks • Shaking hands and hugging; instead, wave and verbally greet others • Singing, dancing and shouting; these activities increase your chances of catching COVID-19 through the air • Shopping in crowded stores If you are planning to spend the holidays outside of your home or with people outside of your household, please take precautions. Whenever you are around people whom you do not live with, wear a mask, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer regularly and practice social distancing by staying six feet apart. If you choose to have guests at your home for a holiday celebration, here are some tips that can help you have a safe gathering: • Keep it small and limit the number of guests. In Boston, indoor gatherings should be 10 people or less. • Have a small, outdoor gathering with family and friends, weather-permitting. • Ask guests to wear a mask at all times, unless they are eating and drinking, and to stay six feet apart when possible. Have extra unused masks available for your guests as well. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items in between use. • Ask guests to avoid going in and out of areas where the food is being prepared and handled, such as the kitchen. • Do not share food, drink or any utensils. • Have guests bring their own food and drink. • Avoid any self-serve food or drink options, such as buffets, potlucks and drink stations. • If sharing food, have one person (wearing a face mask and gloves) serve food and use single-use options, like salad dressing and condiment packets, and disposable items, like food containers, plates and utensils. • Consider small seating table arrangements in multiple rooms with plenty of spacing instead of a large family table. • If the celebration is indoors, improve ventilation by opening windows and doors. A window fan in an open window will pull in fresh air. • Have a separate space for guests to wash their hands and/or provide hand sanitizer. • For 14 days before and after holiday gatherings, minimize contact with other people, and leave home for only essential services, such as going to work, buying groceries and visiting a doctor. It is okay if you decide to postpone or cancel your gathering. Please do what’s best for you and your household. During the holiday season, many people travel. Although it is strongly recommended that you stay home this year to protect yourself and others from the virus, there are guidelines that can help those who plan on travelling stay safe: • Know the high-risks states and what the Massachusetts travel orders mean for when you return home. • Wear a face covering at all times in public. • Stay six feet apart from anyone who is not in your household. • Get a flu shot before traveling (if you have not already). • Wash your hands often STAY SAFE | SEE PAGE 26
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