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WASHINGTON, DC As people prepare to celebrate over Christmas weekend and coronavirus cases and hospitalizations show no sign of slowing down in the U.S., officials are once again asking residents to stay within their own homes and many states have already imposed restrictions around the holidays.
Here is the latest guidance from the D.C. Department of Health :
Epidemiologic data suggests that private gatherings are a strong contributor to transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Mayor s Order 2020-119 limits the number of people that can attend an indoor social gathering to 10 people. The 10-person limitation applies to private homes, dormitories, hotels, apartments, condominiums and cooperatives, and party or common rooms of such permanent or temporary residences.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA As people prepare to celebrate over Christmas weekend and coronavirus cases and hospitalizations show no sign of slowing down in the U.S., officials are once again asking residents to stay within their own homes and many states have already imposed restrictions around the holidays.
Here is the latest guidance from the state of Virginia:
Both small gatherings, such as dinner parties and birthday parties, and large gatherings, such as weddings and funerals, pose a risk of spreading COVID-19 among communities. This is especially true if there is a high level of community transmission. Social gatherings are currently limited to 10 individuals, per Executive Order 72, and should follow the relevant section in the Guidelines for All Business Sectors.
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LAKE COUNTY, IL As people prepare to celebrate over Christmas weekend and coronavirus cases and hospitalizations show no sign of slowing down in the U.S., officials are once again asking residents to stay within their own homes and many states have already imposed restrictions around the holidays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released specific guidance on what and what not to do when celebrating the holidays this year. While it may be tempting to enjoy traditions as usual, here s the bottom line: Staying home is the safest thing you can do, the CDC says. Take a year off from hectic holiday travel and stick to celebrating with people who are part of your immediate household.
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MCHENRY COUNTY, IL As people prepare to celebrate over Christmas weekend and coronavirus cases and hospitalizations show no sign of slowing down in the U.S., officials are once again asking residents to stay within their own homes and many states have already imposed restrictions around the holidays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released specific guidance on what and what not to do when celebrating the holidays this year. While it may be tempting to enjoy traditions as usual, here s the bottom line: Staying home is the safest thing you can do, the CDC says. Take a year off from hectic holiday travel and stick to celebrating with people who are part of your immediate household.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN Recent data shows that Minnesota may be at the end of the recent coronavirus surge that resulted in a spike of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
On Tuesday, the state reported 21 deaths and 2,340 new cases. Cases have been generally on the decline since they reached a daily peak of 8,743 on Nov. 9. Deaths have also been trending down since 101 were reported on Nov. 27.
Hospitals remain near capacity throughout the state, however. In the Twin Cities metro, more than 95 percent of ICU beds are in use.