To protect your loved ones, keep gatherings small this year and make sure everyone is vaccinated. The Delta variant is still circualting; bringing extended family members together around the dinner table indoors carries a higher risk.
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SAFER OPTIONS |
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Celebrate with the members of your household and invite others to join you virtually |
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Ideas: |
| Connect virtually (e.g. have guests join dinner virtually) |
| Call loved ones |
| With fewer people at dinner, switch it up this year (don’t cook the traditional Thanksgiving dinner) |
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USE CAUTION |
| Keep outdoor gatherings small and ensure everyone is vaccinated |
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Tips: |
| Bring your own food and don’t share (better option) OR have one person serve the food |
| Maintain two metres of physical distance from anyone who isn’t part of your immediate household |
| Wear a mask, especially if you can’t maintain two metres of distance from others |
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LEAST SAFE OPTIONS |
| Any large indoor or outdoor gatherings are among the least safe options at Thanksgiving |
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Avoid: |
| Participating in any gatherings where physical distancing can’t be maintained |
| Inviting a large number of guests into your home |
| Gathering with anyone who is unvaccinated |
| Sharing food or drink |