City Of St. Louis: Tips For A Healthy And Safe Thanksgiving

Press release from the City of St. Louis:

November 23, 2021

Department of Health offers tips for a healthy and safe Thanksgiving and encourages COVID-19 vaccinations.

The City of St. Louis Department of Health is reminding residents that community-wide spread of SARS CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 continues. Residents are being encouraged to exercise caution during their Thanksgiving celebrations to protect themselves and their families from the virus as well as get vaccinated. 

“COVID-19 vaccines are the best tools we currently have to protect ourselves and our loved ones from severe complications, hospitalizations, and death from COVID-19,” says Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, Director of Health for the City of St. Louis. “I encourage St. Louisans to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday while taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to stay safe.”

The Department of Health recommends following the tips below to help increase the chances of having a healthy and safe gathering:

Visit stlouis-mo.gov/covid-19/vaccine or vaccines.gov [www.vaccines.gov] and enter your zip code for the nearest location to obtain a vaccine.

This press release was produced by the City of St. Louis. The views expressed here are the author’s own.