Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November.  It is a time to spend with family and friends and to be grateful for everything you have, yet this year will be different because of the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released suggestions for what you should and should not do this Thanksgiving.

The CDC suggests that you should:
-Not travel through any type of public transportation including: taxis, trains, buses, airplanes, etc.
-Spend Thanksgiving with immediate family or people who live in the same household as you
-Wear a mask outside of your house
-Avoid potluck-style gatherings
-Not go near anyone who is sick,  who may have COVID-19 or who has been exposed to it
-Avoid touching your face and face mask
-Keep rooms ventilated

If you are spending Thanksgiving with others, the CDC recommends to:
-Bring your own utensils, cups, plates, food, and drinks
-Wear a mask at all times, other than eating
-Avoid going in and out of rooms multiple times; try to stay in one place
-Use single-use options such as:     Salt and pepper packets/Condiment packets/Salad dressing packets/Disposable food containers/Plastic utensils and cups/Paper or plastic plates
-Limit the number of guests
-Let all guests know how you will be celebrating while staying safe
-Clean every surface or item that is frequently touched
-Try to celebrate outdoors, but if not possible sit indoors with windows open
-Have one person wear a mask and serve all the food

What to do instead of having a big gathering:
-Have a Zoom meeting or Google Meet with family and friends to eat dinner “together”
-Watch sports, movies, or a Thanksgiving Day parade
-Play a board game or video game
-Shop for online sales; use curbside pick-up
-Shop in outdoor markets
-Prepare dishes for family and friends and drop it off on their steps
-Make dessert with your family
-Go on a scavenger hunt or a hike