Thanksgiving Safety

The holidays may look a little different this year. Please take these tips into consideration when holding / attending Thanksgiving gatherings. We’re all in this together. Let’s have a healthy & safe Thanksgiving. We can share this day with loved ones, but let’s play it safe.

Hosting a Gathering
Be sure everyone stays healthy.

• Consider having a small gathering of guests this year.
• Have conversations with guests ahead of time to set expectations.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use.
• If possible, open windows to allow fresh air.
• Have one person do all the serving of the food. 
• What about a virtual Thanksgiving meal with those you don’t live with?
  • Schedule a time to have the meal together.
  • Have a contest. Compare plates to see whose looks best.
  • Share your favorite recipes.

Attending a Gathering. 
Make your celebration safer. 

• If you or someone else are not feeling well, do not gather together. 
• Consider taking your own drinks, plates, cups, and utensils.
• Utilize disposable serving and eating ware. 
• Wear a mask when not eating and drinking.
• Wash your hands frequently or take some hand sanitizer.
• Avoid going in and out of the areas where food is being prepared.
• Provide adequate spacing between each person.