January 15, 2021
This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.
Tips on Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
If you are celebrating this day of service with people outside your household, make sure you follow steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here are some activities that are safer to do.
Drop off a meal to a neighbor.
Make hygiene kits for local homeless shelters.
Send care packages to deployed troops.
Plan an outdoor activity with people who live with you, such as a park cleanup or walk.
Attend a virtual speech or event, such as the annual religious ceremony.
Share CDC prevention messages with your friends and family.
Everyone Can Make Holiday Celebrations Safer
Wear a mask over your nose and mouth, secure it under your chin, and make sure it fits snugly against the sides of your face.
Indoors or outdoors, stay at least 6 feet away from people who don’t live with you.
Avoid crowds and indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from outside. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible.
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing and before eating.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Get your flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as possible.
Safer Celebrations
Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this winter. If you do gather with people who don’t live with you, gatherings and activities held outdoors are safer than indoor gatherings. If hosting or attending a holiday celebration, have conversations with your guests and the host ahead of time to make sure people will be following prevention methods. Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils. Take the steps that everyone can take to make the holidays safer.
Safer Celebrations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30329 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: 888-232-6348
