Do Not Let #Covid Make Your Thanksgiving A Sad and Dull One.
Should you scrap Thanksgiving because of Covid pandemic fears; with millions of people infected already and numbers rising again and no control in sight before tomorrow’s big day of social interactions and communal gathering that’s usually fillled with kisses and hugs touching and eating, partying and or praying.
Some States’ Governors are recommending or even trying to enforce the limiting of the number of family members at private gatherings this thanksgiving which is outrageous and unamerican. But that will be discussed further in another story or blog. What is concerning is that Some officials have gone as far as to circulate stories example this one suggesting this crazy hypothesis:
“On day 8: Casey enjoyed thanksgiving with 17 family members while contagious.
On day 10: Casey developed symptoms and tested positive for covid-19. Don’t be like Casey this Thanksgiving season.”
But I’d say, to hell with that! Let’s not scrap thanksgiving and practice safe social gatherings this thanksgiving. Before you think about not linking with your friends and family this week ask yourselves these questions:
1. Do you have covid or the symptoms of it? Yes or No
2. Are you part of any "at risk" or vulnerable group that if exposed or if one should contract the virus 🦠 it can exacerbate the illness?
If yes and yes... stay home and don’t go out!
3. Are you in great health with no covid symptoms and do not have any known compromised health issue or the symptoms or early onset of any; then go out and be with the family while practicing good hygiene and sticking to sanitation protocols. Wear masks and gloves and walk with a small sanitizer to sanitize periodically; and of course don’t share utensils and eating devices. Practice social distancing as much as possible. (BTW. Did you see the French Open Tennis tournament this year. There was masking but no social distancing but the tournament was held and completed with no known hiccups.)
I’d suggest that we have safe social gatherings and Vulnerable individuals in the home should limit themselves to one area in the home and limit contact. So that you don't have to limit interactions with others who may visit.
Don't be so smart to scrap life when there are other things that we can do to ensure life continues while we protect ourselves and especially the most vulnerable.
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