COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Paulding County, and the upcoming holidays create a risk that this will continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most people are doing a good job at school and work, but the things we do at home around our friends and family are just as important to prevent COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If we\u2019re smart, we can enjoy the holidays and drive cases down, because we know how to effectively reduce the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find tips from the CDC about how families can safely enjoy the holidays here: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/daily-life-coping\/holidays.html#thanksgiving<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch for symptoms of COVID-19 and stay at home away from others if you might be sick, even with mild symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms can be comparable to the flu and range from very mild to severe. Read more about them here: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/symptoms-testing\/symptoms.html.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can\u2019t taste or smell Thanksgiving dinner, it\u2019s a good idea to stay home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people with COVID-19 report a distinct loss in taste or smell, which isn\u2019t typical with flu. Influenza symptoms may also arrive more suddenly, while COVID-19 illness can appear anywhere from 2-14 days after infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you think you might be sick, contact your health care provider to discuss your symptoms and ask if you should be tested for flu or COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider alternative ways of celebrating Thanksgiving this year so that you don\u2019t put your family and friends at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The safest gathering will involve only people you live with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share your great recipes rather than exchanging dishes or treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you host guests, talk ahead of time about ways to keep the group safe, and make sure everyone understands why it\u2019s important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set up smaller dining areas or card tables that allow people to be together while keeping distance between groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Limit people going in and out of the areas where food is being prepared or handled, and identify one person to do the serving so no one shares utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of potluck-style gatherings, encourage guests to bring food and drinks for themselves and for members of their own household only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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