As the holiday festivities near, many people are looking to shop for gifts and visit families. These seasonal traditions come with a dire consequence: the opportunity to come into contact with other people and transmit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (a.k.a, COVID-19). According to CDC.gov, the virus that causes COVID-19 is said to spread person-to-person between people who are within close contact (being within 6 feet) with one another. Some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus. Researchers are still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illnesses it causes. In the meantime, here’s how you and your family can stay safe from COVID-19 this holiday season:
