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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.
1 percent of Alabamians just tested positive for COVID in December
Updated Dec 15, 2020;
Through the first 14 days of December, 48,371 people in Alabama have tested positive for the coronavirus. That’s 1 percent of the state’s population. Before December, during the rest of the pandemic, 6 percent of Alabamians had tested positive for the virus.
Data from the Alabama Department of Public Health shows 60 of Alabama’s 67 counties have seen at least 1 percent of their populations test positive so far this month. Five counties - Marshall, Fayette, Etowah, Clarke and Jackson - were at 2 percent.
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Alabama has now reported nearly 300,000 total virus cases since the pandemic began. December’s case total represents 16 percent of Alabama’s total so far. And that’s after just 14 days.
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December 14, 2020
We made it to the holidays, but will you get to celebrate with your family this year?
Before you decide whether to stay or go, the first step is to evaluate your needs and risks. Consider the following, what are the ages of the family members traveling, and where are you heading to? Older members have a higher risk, while younger members are more likely to carry COVID-19 asymptomatically.
Before gathering, get tested. While airlines have made sure planes are safe, airports and other passengers can be high-risk variables. If possible, driving is the safest option, and when it’s finally time to celebrate, be sure to stay outside or in well-ventilated areas. Always wear a mask and increase distance when eating. Consider having a best mask contest to make it more fun for everyone.
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1of3People physically distance as they hang out at Golden Gate Park, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. Amid an alarming surge of new coronavirus cases, the state on Saturday placed San Francisco to the most restrictive purple tier in its pandemic blueprint for the economy, forcing most indoor activities to close by noon Sunday and placing the counties’ residents under curfew starting Monday night. The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and requires people to stay at home during those hours except for essential activities, including permitted jobs, grocery shopping, doctor visits and walking the dog or exercising. Most other Bay Area counties are already subject to the curfew.Santiago Mejia / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less