Protect Your Loved Ones And Celebrate Safely By Following Holiday Suggestions From North Andover Health Department

Press release from the Town of North Andover:

December 22, 2020

Please Keep Your Loved Ones Safe Over the Holidays

● Limit in-person holiday gatherings only to people you live with.

● When preparing food for family and neighbors, deliver them in a no-contact way.

● Consider hosting or attending virtual holiday activities.

● If the weather permits such, increase general ventilation by keeping windows and doors open. A great excuse to have an ugly holiday sweater competition.

● Avoid gatherings with elderly or those with various pre-existing health conditions.

Hosting gatherings with non-household members is not recommended in the current state of the pandemic however, in the event that any gatherings take place please keep in mind to:

● Limit indoor gatherings to 10 people, and outdoor gatherings to 25 people.

● Wear a mask if you are with non-household members.

● If you are traveling out of state please comply with the required travel order at: mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order

● Have a single person wearing a mask serve all food to avoid creating common touch points.

● Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.

● Do not share food, drink, or any utensils, including serving utensils.

● Monitor yourself for fever or any symptoms 10 days before and after any gatherings.

This press release was produced by the Town of North Andover. The views expressed here are the author’s own.