LA Department of Public Health Urges Adherence to COVID-19 Guidelines During Thanksgiving Weekend
By Hwang Lee, Reporting for The Daily News
As the Thanksgiving holiday stretches into the weekend, families and friends are coming together to celebrate. However, amidst the festivities, the LA Department of Public Health is issuing a strong reminder to the public to continue following COVID-19 prevention guidelines. The department emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated and adhering to strict hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. This includes holding Thanksgiving gatherings outdoors whenever possible.
With the ongoing pandemic, there is an increased risk of COVID-19 transmission as many people gather indoors without following proper sanitary measures. In light of this, the LA County Department of Public Health is urging everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving safely by strictly adhering to COVID-19 hygiene guidelines.
Of particular concern is the concurrent spread of respiratory diseases such as influenza and RSV, leading to what health officials are referring to as a “triple pandemic.” While the worst-case scenario of a widespread pandemic is a small possibility, vigilance should not be relaxed.
The department also emphasized the importance of receiving the new COVID-19 vaccine, particularly to prevent infection with the omicron XBB variant. Additionally, individuals experiencing symptoms such as fever or cough are advised to refrain from attending gatherings, stay at home, and seek medical attention.
Amidst these concerns, the risk of COVID-19 transmission increases when large groups gather indoors. Therefore, it is recommended to hold events such as dinners and parties outdoors whenever possible. Regular handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer are also important in preventing the spread of the virus.
For individuals traveling by plane, bus, or train, wearing a high-quality mask is encouraged to mitigate the risk of respiratory disease transmission, including COVID-19. Furthermore, the Department of Health emphasized the importance of post-Thanksgiving measures, including self-testing before returning to school or work and seeking medical attention if COVID-19 symptoms persist or worsen.
As the Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close, it is crucial for individuals to remain vigilant and prioritize public health measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This is Hwang Lee reporting for The Daily News.
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As the Thanksgiving holiday, when families and friends enjoy dinners and parties, continues into the weekend, the LA Department of Public Health has once again urged people to follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
The LA Department of Public Health urged people to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by getting new vaccines and following strict hygiene guidelines, including holding Thanksgiving events outdoors whenever possible.
Reporter Hwang Lee reports.
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As the Thanksgiving holiday continues into the weekend, families and friends gather and have a happy time.
However, as many people gather indoors and sanitary guidelines such as wearing masks are not followed during the pandemic, the risk of spreading COVID-19 increases.
Accordingly, the LA County Department of Public Health urged everyone to have a safe Thanksgiving by strictly following COVID-19 hygiene guidelines.
In particular, as concerns are growing about a triple pandemic where not only COVID-19 but also respiratory diseases such as influenza and RSV are spreading at the same time, he added, although there is a small possibility that it could reach the worst case. scenario like a pandemic, we must not relax our vigilance.
The Department of Health emphasized that if they are eligible, they should receive the new COVID-19 vaccine to prevent infection with the omicron XBB variant.
If you have symptoms such as fever or cough, you are advised to cancel attendance at dinners or parties, stay at home, and seek treatment.
In addition, as the risk of spreading COVID-19 is higher than ever when a large number of people stay indoors, it is also recommended that events such as dinners and parties are held outdoors as much as possible.
In addition, people should wash their hands often and use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
When traveling by plane, bus or train, people are encouraged to wear a high-quality mask to prevent infection with respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
The Department of Health emphasized that responding after the Thanksgiving holiday is also important.
The Department of Public Health announced that students should test themselves with a self-test kit before returning to school or work after the holidays and returning after receiving a negative result to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
He added that if the symptoms of COVID-19 persist, you must be tested again within 48 hours after the first test, and if the condition becomes serious, you must contact a medical institution immediately.
This is Hwang Lee from Radio Korea News.
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