COVID-19 Safety Tips Over the Thanksgiving Holiday

Although over 78 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, families and friends should still exercise caution if celebrating Thanksgiving in close contact next week. Here are tips on how to celebrate your family gathering safely: ask people who are symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19 to stay home and virtually participate, allow for physical distance when making seating arrangements, limit guests to a small number, and if the weather is good, have the gathering outside. It also might be good to limit hugs and handshakes or limit physical proximity to members of your household. Finally, do your host a favor—take a COVID-19 test and confirm a negative result before arrival. Learn more about Lung Cancer Awareness Month in this month’s Featured Topics section on NPHIC’s new website.