Travelers go through security in a sparsely populated terminal at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Millions of Americans are flying and heading out before Thanksgiving to spill gasoline on the coronavirus fire. They ignore the increasingly disastrous warnings to stay home and limit their vacation gatherings to members of their own households. (AP Photo / John Minchillo)
PHOENIX - Thanksgiving is usually a time to reunite with loved ones, but one name you don't want on the table markers is Coronavirus.
Banner Health has taken some precautionary measures regarding COVID-19 to create a safer way to celebrate if they come together despite recommendations to avoid this this Thanksgiving Day.
To get started, the health and safety tips follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means you need to put an end to some of your annual Thanksgiving traditions, including the big gatherings, soccer games, parades, and Black Friday shopping.
"When you hang out with a large group outside of your immediate home for long periods of time, you are at increased risk of COVID-19 infection," said Helen Arnold, infection prevention specialist at Banner Desert Medical Center and Cardon Children's Medical Center. . "In return, it could spread the infection to other people."
She believes everyone needs to understand the inherent risk of asymptomatic transmission and the 40% spread rate of COVID-19.
If you recognize and accept the risk of Thanksgiving, the safest way to travel is by car.
If it's a long distance, try to limit stops in high-traffic areas. When you go out, wear a mask and use hand wash and disinfectant to keep your hands clean.
When you fly, pay attention to hand hygiene, wear a mask, and do your best to avoid the crowds.
"Definitely try to take direct flights to avoid stopovers where you are now sitting with a crowd," said Arnold.
When you get to your destination, wear a mask and practice social distancing, especially when you are with people outside of your home.
Being outdoors together is considered a safe alternative to eating together. But try to keep it simple with disposable paper plates and utensils; Not only does this save you time cleaning the kitchen later, but it can also limit the risk of exposure.
"Buffets are not a good idea to share food and such things are sources of super-circulation," Arnold said.
Ultimately, it is your decision to participate in Arizona Thanksgiving activities, whether risky or safe. However, remember to follow CDC guidelines to ensure that you and your loved ones are safe. during this uncertain time.
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