CDC says most people did it before catching Covid
Even small gatherings are not safe during the pandemic.
In the last cases ofCOVID-19 [Feminine havefull ofAcross the country. In addition to the number of infections, hospitalizations and even death, breaks records in some states. Most people avoid congested places, concerts, sporting events and cinemas, so why does the virus spread in a rampal way? According to disease control and prevention centers (CDC) There is an improbable culprit responsible for the latter tip.
During a call last month with the governors of the nation,Robert Redfield, MDThe director of the CDC revealed that it is not huge gatherings of people responsible for propagation, but small household gatherings. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
The CDC says "small household gatherings" are a great source of infection
"On the public square, we see an increase in degree of vigilance and mitigation in many jurisdictions," said Redfield. "But what we find like the growing threat right now is actually gaining infection with small household gatherings."
It's even more critical with holidays around the street. "We think it's really important to emphasize the vigilance of these continuous mitigation stages under the household," he continued.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the first expert on the nation's infectious disease, echoed these concerns during aMaintenance of LiveSteredwithDr. Howard Bauchner, publisher of theAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL in October.
"You get an asymptomatic and infected person, then suddenly, four or five people in this gathering are infected," he said.
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New guidelines issued by CDC on gatherings
In new guidelines published this week on the CDC website, the Government of Health has echoed these concerns. "Unfortunately, the Covid-19 epidemic is aggravated and small household gatherings are an important role in rising CVIV-19 cases," he wrote.
"Celebrate practically or with members of your own household (who are taking steps constantly to reduce the propagation of CIVID-19) poses the lowest risk of spread," he continued.
They also pointed out that your household is composed of those who currently live and share common areas in your home. "This can include family members, as well as roommates or people not related to you," he explained. "People who do not currently live in your home, like students who come home from the school for holidays, should be considered as part of different households."
They added that "in-person gatherings bringing family members or friends from different households, including students who come home, pose a variety of levels of risk".
The CDC offers a number of suggestions on how to celebrate the holidays safely, ranging from tips on the manufacture of less risky meetings in a creative way to spend time with loved ones practically. Follow their advice and cross the pandemic with your healthiest, do not miss these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.
