"If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow CDC's domestic travel or international travel recommendations for unvaccinated people," it says. "You might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission if a member of your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is unvaccinated," the CDC says.įor those who intend to travel for the holidays, the CDC recommends avoiding doing so if you are not fully vaccinated. People who have a weakened immune system should also wear a mask when gathering. Fully vaccinated individuals in areas with substantial to high transmission rates should also wear masks in public indoor settings. When it comes to gathering this holiday season, the agency says it is generally safer to gather outdoors than indoors.įor those who are gathering at indoor public spaces, unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated people should wear well-fitting masks over their nose and mouth, if they're 2 or older. Unvaccinated adults are over 6 times more likely to test positive for the virus and more than 11 times more likely to die from it compared to those who are fully vaccinated, the CDC found. Do not put a mask on a child younger than 2 years old.Getting vaccinated helps protect those have the vaccine against severe illness and death from COVID-19.If you are gathering with a group of people from multiple households, you may want to consider additional precautions such as taking COVID-19 tests or avoiding crowded indoor spaces.You may choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission if a member of your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease or is unvaccinated.They should continue to take precautions recommended for unvaccinated individuals, such as wearing a well-fitting mask, until advised otherwise by their health care provider. People who have certain medical conditions or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may not be fully protected even if they are fully vaccinated and have received an additional dose.Other things to consider while planning your holiday celebrations: The timing of the test depends on your vaccination status and age. by air, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before you board your flight. Some countries may have their own entry and exit requirements. Check your destination’s COVID-19 situation and travel requirements.Even if you are fully vaccinated, international travelers may be at an increased risk for getting and possibly spreading some COVID-19 variants. The CDC does not recommend traveling internationally until you are fully vaccinated. Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.Avoid crowds and stay at least six feet from anyone who is not traveling with you.Wear a mask over your nose and mouth on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation.If you are unvaccinated or traveling with children who cannot get vaccinated at this time: If you are traveling for the holidays, the CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated. Get testing if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.If you are sick or have symptoms, don’t host or attend a gathering.Avoid crowded or poorly ventilated spaces.Those who are fully vaccinated should wear a mask in public indoor settings in communities with substantial to high transmission. Wear well-fitting masks over your nose and mouth if you are in public if you are not vaccinated.“Encouraging family members to be vaccinated that attend the same gatherings as our patients is another layer of security, and getting the third shot for our immunocompromised patients can further add to the safe protection from infection this holiday season.” John Greene, chair of the Infectious Diseases Program at Moffitt Cancer Center. is 70% and rising and because mask use is required on public transportation, travel is safer,” said Dr.
“Our cancer patients can feel more reassured of participating in holiday celebrations because the community levels are low and falling. John Greene, Chair, Infectious Diseases Program The CDC says the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible. The holiday guidance is less restrictive than last year, when vaccines were not available to the general public. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for celebrating safely this holiday season, the second affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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