Holiday Guidance Communication
General Guidance
- Wear a mask
- Get your flu shot
- Limit attendance at events
- Wash hands frequently
- Maintain social distance of 6 feet with those outside of your household
- Monitor your health for potential symptoms
Attending In-Person Holiday Celebrations
- Follow all general guidance
- Bring your own food and drinks
- Avoid close conversations, shouting and singing as they can spread more droplets
- Stay home if you are sick, have been exposed to or have been near someone who has been exposed to COVID-19, or are awaiting test results
- Limit the number of guests
- Have extra PPE available and hand sanitizer
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces like door handles, countertops, bathroom sinks
- Avoid food preparation areas
- Consider getting tests 72 hours before celebration
- Avoid contact with people outside of your household for 14 days before gathering
Safer Celebration Alternatives
Host a virtual celebration
Decorate for the holiday season
Attend virtual worship services
Take a drive to see holiday lights around town
The best way to stop the spread of Covid-19 is to stay at home
Host activities with people in your household
Don’t leave if you are sick or high-risk for severe illness
Travel may increase your change of spreading or contracting COVID-19
If you travel, follow all general guidance
Check travel restrictions on the State of CT website
Get tested before and after travel
Avoid touching your facemask, nose, mouth, and eyes while on public transportation
Pack food and limit the number of stops on a trip
Stay Home
Avoid Travel
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