How to Stay Safe During Thanksgiving Gatherings

2. Thanksgiving gatherings should be small this year

As I said before, this year’s Thanksgiving will look a whole lot different. According to the CDC, invite only the people that live close to your household. While most people were used to holding big celebrations where all the relatives were invited, this year people are forced to opting for small gatherings with just a few family members.

It’s not quite ideal, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. According to Rimoin, the more people will be invited, the greater the risk of the infection. But don’t get me wrong, that doesn’t mean you should uninvite family members from your Thanksgiving gathering.

We need to take advantage of the advanced technology and move the family gathering online. This way, you’ll get to spend time with your loved ones, without jeopardizing their health. While I can understand it’s not the best Thanksgiving gathering, it’s still a good option for connecting with your loved ones.

If you still want to have a live family gathering, there are three safe options. First, all the family members must get tested and quarantine ahead of the holiday. Yes, this can seem extreme, but if you have older family members, their safety comes first.

According to Rimoin, quarantining for two weeks before Thanksgiving it’s very important if your family includes older people and individuals who have underlying conditions.

Second, if possible, move the gathering outside, especially if you’re planning on holding a big family meeting. Last but not least, the foo should look a little different this year. Instead of placing the food on the table for everyone to serve themselves, you should try to make up meals ahead of time. A buffet is not the best idea right now, considering that it involves people sharing spoons and pie tins.