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As a doctor, chronicle of coronavirus, I know the first time that winter andCOVID are not the best friends. Tired of being stuck at home, but not wanting to be outdoors in cold weather, the Americans areAshing in crowded shopping centers, standing in supermarket waiting lines and looking for something, anything, do with children - just perfect conditions for viral transmission. The virus does not know which season is, and it will take every opportunity to spread when it can normally transform the January in a deadly manner.

So, how do you make sure that you and your family stay safe until we reached the immunity of the flock? Start by avoiding these places even if they are open. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.

The higher risk activities mean situations such as:

• A large social gathering such as a marriage, a big party or a burial
• A great event such as a great sporting event or a concert
• Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs, Cinema Theaters or Gymnasiums
• Any form of public transport such as buses, trains, boats or taxis
• If you have traveled an airport or a ship

Finland, Norway and Sweden are all listed as Level 4 on the CDC website, which means all trips currently have to be avoided. Unfortunately, no trip to Lapland should be on cards this year! In reality,Travelling abroadis a risk factor for the acquisition of a Covid infection and for the transmission of the virus when you come home. This is because trips inevitably mean by visiting an airport, standing in a queue, using public toilets, mixing crowds of people, recirculated air breathing and sitting in a confined space on the aircraft during the duration of your trip. You may also need to use public transport.

I love the holidays too - I told you in these blog posts that I am a dance enthusiast of the ballroom and winter is the best time for parties, dance evenings and bullets. How can someone enjoy the coldest seasons without moving?

Here is the adult answer. We just need. Now that we have a vaccine, consolidate ourselves that next year will be different. This year, it is much more reasonable to accept that we need to protect ourselves and those we love and stay at home. It is a temporary annoyance and patiently, we will arrive at the next holiday season and good. If we do not do it now, the opposite will be true.

There are other ways to make the most of the situation.

Why not meet in small groups, all socially distanced, and only with people you know well and who have been extremely cautious, like you. If you can, meet outside for a walk in the park and take a thermos for hot drinks? Or have a gardening party outdoor-patio heater has become crazy in the U.K ,! Alternatively, zoom meetings and online games and quizzes can be a food idea. We recently made a mystery of online murder that was great fun. You can design your own family session.

Try to watch dance on YouTube and follow the online tuition. It's not the same thing, but it puts you out of the couch! In some parts of the U.K., People dance in the streets - literally!

If you decide to go to a wedding or funeral, it may spread infections. The key is to keep your distances from other people, to wear your mask at any time, do not shake hands, hug or kiss anyone. Do not eat Food Dolde with shared service spoons or others have touched or delivered. Be sure to use shared toilets of facilities pose a high risk. Wash your hands regularly and use the gel by hand.

Being close to the large number of people, especially when it's hot, you breathe from the circulated air and you use shared toilets, is at high risk of becoming infected with the virus. The same goes for being in the audience of a show or a concert. The virus is transmitted in respiratory droplets, but the smaller items are transmitted as aerosols that linger in the air for several hours after expired. Scientists are now realizing that the transmission is more frequent due to aerosols than they initially thought.

The first point, if you have to go to any of these places, is frommask-please! Wear a well-adapted mask, consisting of at least three cotton layers that suits your nose and cheek and covers your mouth and nose. A bandana worn around your neck and raised from top to bottom, the worst type of mask and studies show that this actually increases - not diminished - your risk of infection!

Next point, there are many ways to get around to do shopping. Online store it is so much more convenient. Or ask your friends or family, shop for you. You can always give gift vouchers instead.

If you can not go to the cinema or the theater, you can easily watch movies or theater productions at home. In the United Kingdom, many organized theaters streamingLive productionsto watch TV. There is a lot of fun to have in the comfort of your own home.

Restaurants are a hard time right now. Many have done an incredible job of doing what they can help stay safe.

However, out eating must be more risky than eating at home. Being in a way of restaurants being close to other people, which is the way the virus spreads. If you are vulnerable, or more than 50 years, I would seriously think about going to the restaurants right now.

• If you are going to eat in a restaurant, take a good look around the restaurant.
• Is there a hand freezing freezing and used by other customers on arrival?
• Is it the waiting staff and guests walking around the restaurant with masks?
• Is it crowded, are the tables apart, and can stay at least six feet from the next person where you are sitting?
• Are there high ceilings and good ventilation?

If these factors are not in place, do not eat there. You are very little chance of getting Covid eating food in a restaurant; The risk is other people. A good alternative is a takeaway dish. Why not treat yourself instead?

Just like restaurants being in a bar with other people. The problem here is that you drink, relax, and it becomes harder to keep the distance of six feet. You must also share the high risk toilet for infection.

The bars are usually not a good idea of ​​this winter! Why not enjoy instead of drinking at home? Or meet your friends outside for a winter walk and a grog in a bottle?

Remember that someone who has been in contact with the virus, or at risk, for example, travelers will be quarantined for 7-14 days. Even if they have tested negative, you should not visit them because they may have no symptoms, be infectious and a negative Covid test in the early stages of infection.Quarantinemeans no visitor and stay at home, preferably in a room, with your own bathroom and someone bring you your meals.

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In winter, respiratory viruses always spread like a trail of powder. You do not want to get Covid and influenza at the same time, or passing the risk or both to other people. Hospitals, clinics and health care facilities are high-risk.

• You can think in advance and ask your medications online.
• Request for phone appointments rather than face to face.
• Do not visit friends and family at the hospital - you can phone or video their place.
• Please - get avaccine against influenza. This could save you life. This year, having an emission of the flu is more important than ever.

The best gift you can give an elderly or vulnerable person this year, is a card, phone call or video message. The elderly and the most vulnerable people are most at risk. In the U., we just started a quick Covid control system, which can be done on saying it, and if it is negative allows a visit. There is always next year! And the vaccine is on his way.

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This winter-winning security dungeon. The virus does not pass and infect you. He needs people to person transmission. In general, the message is as follows:

• Stay at home when you can and find a happy alternative
• Avoid - wherever you can not socially
• Avoid - everywhere with shared bathroom
• Avoid - nowhere without handwashing plants
• Please - wear a mask at any time when you are outside your own home
• And get avaccine against influenza.
• And protecting your life and the lives of others, do not visit these 35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.

Dr Deborah Lee is a medical writer withDr. Fox Online Pharmacy.