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COVID-19 And Christmas: How To Celebrate The Season Of Joy Safely And Responsibly
The festival of joy is here, but this year, it is amidst the coronavirus pandemic, causing celebrations and merriment to be limited and 'controlled.' The travel restrictions and the sudden surge of the mutated coronavirus strains Delta and Omicron have put a pause on the festivities, as of course there is a critical need to continue following the COVID-19 guidelines set by the authorities.
While being alone or away from your friends and family during the holidays can be heartbreaking, it does not mean that you must skip on Christmas and the all the joy it brings (the cakes, wine, lights, and the hot chocolate).
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It is important to remember that many countries around the world, such as New Zealand and Australia have eased the restrictions during the holiday months, the situation in India is far from over. As the cases continue to rise, it is important to conduct this year's Christmas celebrations in a COVID-safe way [1].
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While Christmas will certainly look different this year, it does not mean that you must shun the holidays and its festivities but do so in a manner that is safe and risk-free. The key to safe and healthy COVID Christmas plans is to keep them as intimate as possible, says the CDC [2].
Here are some pointers for you to consider, for safe and healthy holidays:
•
The
fewer
people
you
invite,
the
less
risk
you
pose
for
your
guests
and
yourself.
•
If
you
are
feeling
unwell,
stay
at
home
and
cancel
your
plans
(no
dinner
is
important
than
your
health).
•
Plan
for
an
outdoor
gathering
as
the
risk
of
transmission
is
significantly
lower
outdoors
[3].
•
If
you
are
hosting
a
dinner
at
your
place,
serve
the
food
and
spend
time
in
your
biggest
room
and
keep
your
windows
and
doors
open
to
increase
ventilation
[4].
•
Instead
of
family-style,
buffet-style,
and
potlucks
have
one
person
handle
and
serve
food
for
each
meal.
•
Stock
up
on
hand
sanitisers
and
soap
and
keep
hand
sanitisers
around
the
house.
•
Encourage
your
guests
to
perform
frequent
hand
hygiene.
•
Avoid
close
contact,
such
as
hugging
to
reduce
the
risk
of
transmission
[5].
•
Avoid
sharing
your
plate
of
food
with
someone;
buffets
are
a
big
no-no.
•
If
you
are
having
a
small
gathering,
ask
your
guests
to
bring
their
own
food.
•
Avoid
travelling
and
minimise
the
distance
you
travel.
If
you
are
travelling,
Covid
test
before
travelling
so
you
can
be
sure
you
will
not
be
putting
anyone
at
risk
of
getting
sick.
•
If
your
job
or
family
situation
allows,
consider
quarantining
before
your
trip
and
avoid
contact
with
people
outside
of
your
household
for
two
weeks
before
you
are
travelling.
•
Avoid
going
to
a
pub,
restaurant,
café,
or
entertainment
venue
to
celebrate
the
holidays.
•
Set
up
a
virtual
Christmas
dinner
with
family
and
friends.
•
Watch
your
favourite
Christmas
movies
through
watch
parties,
or
choose
a
game
you
can
play
online
together,
like
charades
or
team
trivia.
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In addition to following the above-mentioned steps, make sure you are well-stocked with the following items as well:
•
Hand
sanitisers
•
Paper
towels
•
Face
masks
•
Disposable
and
degradable
tableware
(if
you
are
having
guests
over).
On A Final Note...
These are worrying and uncertain times and the COVID-19 pandemic has indeed put a pause to life around the globe. It is critical that you look after both your physical and mental health; follow the social guidelines, practise hygiene and stay safe.
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