Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole has some advice for keeping your holiday gatherings safe. Don’t worry, she's not recommended canceling indoor holiday parties. She just wants you to gather safely and responsibly.
Wear a mask in stores and on public transit
Wearing a mask helps prevent respiratory infections, she said. With three major viruses spreading in the Philadelphia region, people should wear a mask in crowded indoor places, such as stores and public transportation.
Omicron has a relatively short incubation period, Bettigole said, so allowing for a few days between holiday parties can help reduce the risk of spread. “[It’s] like a little prep time,” she said. “Even three or four days of being careful, wearing a mask, not going out to bars and parties before you see people who are vulnerable could make a difference.”Even if you space out gatherings, it is still a good idea to test, especially before seeing elderly relatives or someone with a weakened immune system, she said.
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