COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
Masks are still required in healthcare settings per CDC and state health department guidelines.
November 22, 2021 | Safety | Mental Health | Healthy You
As you plan for fall and winter celebrations, stay safe by avoiding high-risk activities. Here are a few tips.
While the vaccines have helped somewhat, the pandemic will continue to have an impact on how Americans celebrate the holiday season.
As you plan for year-end celebrations, PeaceHealth urges everyone to continue to stay safe by avoiding high-risk activities, including traveling and attending social gatherings outside of your household.
“Indoor gatherings with people and family you don’t normally associate with put everyone at high risk for contracting COVID-19,” said Catherine Kroll, PeaceHealth’s director of infection prevention. "The safest holiday celebrations are those that include only the people you are normally around, such as your immediate family.”
Based on what we know about COVID-19 vaccines, people who have been fully vaccinated can do things that they had stopped doing because of the pandemic.
Consider hosting virtual events or activities. Some ideas include:
Always follow masking, hand hygiene and social distancing guidelines at gatherings. Other precautions include:
Read more guidance from the CDC on holiday celebrations and small gatherings.
Traveling increases the chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Please use the information from the following webpages to decide whether to go on holiday travel:
If you participate in higher-risk activities or think that you may have been exposed, take extra precautions for 14 days after the event to protect others:
If you start experiencing fever, respiratory infection symptoms (e.g. cough) or other symptoms, please call your healthcare provider’s office before arriving or scheduling an appointment to determine the appropriate care setting and testing process. Your visit may be eligible for a video visit.
Call 911 if you have emergency signs such as trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, or bluish lips or face.
If you are waiting for your COVID-19 test results, please stay home until you have a result, and follow CDC’s guidance to help stop the spread of COVID-19.