With several major holidays coming before the end of the year, the next two weeks will be a critical time for COVID-19 prevention in Missouri. Local public health experts with the One for All Missouri campaign are urging Missourians to do everything possible to stop the spread during and after the holidays.
- Find ways to adapt your holiday traditions this year to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.
- Keep your loved ones safe by only celebrating with the people you live with and choosing low-risk holiday activities. Reference this tip sheet for inspiration on ways to celebrate safely.
- Gathering with people from multiple households is not recommended. These gatherings increase your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19. If you plan to host or attend a gathering, take steps to reduce your risk.
- Remember that the more people you gather with, the more likely it is that someone in your gathering will have COVID-19 and spread it to others.
- If you are exposed to COVID-19 over the holidays, you could unknowingly spread the virus to others. If you attend a holiday gathering, assume you are carrying the virus and take steps to stop the spread in the weeks after the holidays.
- Stay home as much as possible.
- Limit your outings to only necessary trips. If you must go out, wear a mask.
- Do not visit with people outside your household, especially people who are older or have underlying health conditions.
- Wash your hands frequently, with soap, for at least 20 seconds.
- If you are exposed to COVID-19, get tested for 5-10 days after exposure.
- It is very important to get a viral test at the right time. If you get tested too soon, the results may not be accurate.
- COVID-19 testing can be done in doctors’ offices, urgent care facilities, pharmacies, or temporary drive-thru sites. Work with a healthcare provider you trust to identify an option that works for you.
- Stay home and stay away from others to avoid spreading COVID-19 while you wait for results.
- A negative test means you were probably not infected with COVID-19 at the time you were tested. You could still become infected and pass the virus to others. Continue taking steps to stop the spread.
For more information about how to #stopthespread during the holiday season, visit our website at oneforallmo.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. One for All Missouri campaign representatives are available to discuss in more detail.
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