With Christmas over, the New Year is approaching – and with it, one more chance to get together with friends and family. The CDC warns: This is yet another chance to capture – or spread – COVID-19. Internal meetings are leading to outbreaks and can cause what Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious disease specialist and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, calls out “one wave after another.” “If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, you should consider making other plans, such as hosting a virtual meeting or delaying your trip,” says the CDC. Read the questions – and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Certain signs that you’ve had Coronavirus.
Consider the age and / or underlying conditions. “For example, people in their 50s are at greater risk of serious illness than people in their 40s,” says the CDC. “Likewise, people in their 60s or 70s are, in general, at a higher risk of serious illnesses than people in their 50s. The greatest risk of serious illnesses by COVID-19 is among those aged 85 or more.” But remember: anyone can get COVID at any age.
“The more cases in your community or your destination, the more likely you are to obtain and disseminate COVID-19 as a result of your door-to-door travel,” says the CDC. “Checks CDC COVID data tracker for the last number of cases in each area. “
For example, hospitals in California are full. “To find out, check state and local public health department websites“says the CDC.
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Many states are forcing those crossing state lines to quarantine upon arrival, with a fine. “Checks state and local requirements before traveling, “says the CDC.
The CDC defines “close contact” as “someone who was less than 2 meters from an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a period of 24 hours from 2 days before the onset of the disease (or , for asymptomatic patients, 2 days before the collection of the test sample) until the moment the patient is isolated. “
“People in increased risk of serious illness of COVID-19, and those who live with them, should consider their level of risk before deciding to leave and ensure that they are taking steps to protect themselves, “says the CDC.” Consider avoiding activities where taking protective measures can be difficult, such as activities in which social distance cannot be maintained. Everyone must take steps to prevent the receipt and spread of COVID-19 to protect themselves, their communities and those most at risk of serious illness.
This is how the spread of COVID-19 can happen. It is not about how many people you are leaving, but where they come from. “Ten may even be a little much,” said Fauci. “It’s not just the number, it’s the people who may be coming from outside the city. You want to make sure you don’t have people who just got off a plane or train. This is even more risky than the absolute number. “
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Again, “If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, you should consider making other plans, such as hosting a virtual meeting or delaying your trip.” And follow Fauci’s fundamentals and help stop this wave, no matter where you live – use a face mask, social distance, avoid large crowds, do not go home with people you are not sheltering (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, be vaccinated when it is available to you and to protect your life and the lives of others, no visit none of these 35 places you’re most likely to reach COVID.