New Year’s Eve

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December 28, 2020 This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.

The safest way to celebrate the new year is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you or virtually with friends and family. If you’re celebrating New Year’s with people outside your household, make sure you take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19: Wear a mask. Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) apart. Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Wash your hands. Stay home if you’re sick. Get a flu shot as soon as possible.

	Consider other activities to celebrate New Year’s, such as:  Have virtual celebrations with loved ones. Plan a New Year’s party for the people who live with you. Plan a neighborhood countdown to midnight. Watch a livestreamed firework display, concert, First Night event, or other New Year’s programming from your home.

New Year’s Activities

Participate in Outdoor and Indoor Activities If you want to spend time with people who don’t live with you, the safer choice is to meet outdoors. You are less likely to be exposed to COVID-19 during outdoor activities when you stay at least 6 feet from people who don’t live with you and limit your time around others. Remember to bring a mask with you to put on when you encounter people who may get closer than 6 feet, and follow local mask mandates.

Outdoor and Indoor Activities

New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been documented in the United States and globally during this pandemic. Since November 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) has reported a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in London and southeast England. This rapid increase in cases has been linked to a different version—or variant—of the virus that causes COVID-19. It is still very early in the identification of this variant, so we have a great deal to learn, and more studies are needed.

New Variant of COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

As of December 28, 2020 In the United States, there have been 19,055,869 confirmed cases of COVID-19 detected through U.S. public health surveillance systems in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Marianas Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands. CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily. In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a County View to help make decisions about everyday activities.

U.S. Cases

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COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Web Resources  Explore CDC’s new web resources on COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Learn how conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, play, and worship affect who’s more likely to get COVID-19. Use interactive data and peer-reviewed literature to explore how COVID-19 shows up among racial and ethnic minority groups.

Health Disparities

Winter Holidays  The safest way to celebrate winter holidays is at home with the people who live with you. Travel and gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this winter. If you do gather with people who don’t live with you, gatherings and activities held outdoors are safer than indoor gatherings.

Winter Holidays

Consider Other Winter Holiday Activities Schedule a time to eat a meal together virtually. Host a virtual “ugly” holiday sweater contest Schedule a time to meet virtually to open gifts together. Build gingerbread houses, decorate cookies, or make holiday crafts and decorations. Drive or walk around your community to look at decorations from a safe distance, or drive through a local holiday light display. Throw a virtual dance party

Winter Holiday Activities

	If your holiday traditions usually involve visiting Santa Claus, check local opportunities and know requirements for visiting safely. Schedule a virtual visit to the North Pole. Visit Santa Claus outside while a wearing mask and staying 6 feet apart. If Santa Claus is staying indoors, he will likely be taking safety measures; you may be able to visit him through a plastic safety window.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

As of December 21, 2020 In the United States, there have been 17,790,376 confirmed cases of COVID-19 detected through U.S. public health surveillance systems in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Marianas Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands. CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily. In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a County View to help make decisions about everyday activities.

U.S. Cases

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The safest way to celebrate winter holidays is at home with the people who live with you. Travel and gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.

Everyone Can Make Winter Holiday Celebrations Safer Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this winter. If you do gather with people who don’t live with you, gatherings and activities held outdoors are safer than indoor gatherings. Wear a mask indoors and outdoors Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you Avoid crowded, poorly ventilated indoor spaces Wash your hands Get a flu shot as soon as possible

Safer Celebrations Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this winter. If you do gather with people who don’t live with you, gatherings and activities held outdoors are safer than indoor gatherings.

	Attending a Winter Holiday Celebration Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this winter. If you do gather with people who don’t live with you, gatherings and activities held outdoors are safer than indoor gatherings.

Hosting a Winter Holiday Celebration If you choose to have guests at your home, you can make your celebration safer by Limit the number of guests. Have a small, outdoor celebration with family and friends who live in your community, weather-permitting. Have extra unused masks available for your guests and encourage everyone to wear them inside and outside. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use. Use single-use options, like salad dressing and condiment packets, and disposable items like food containers, plates, and utensils. Use a touchless garbage can, if available. Cancel your gathering if you or someone who lives with you is sick or has been near someone who thinks they have or has COVID-19.

Consider Other Winter Holiday Activities Schedule a time to eat a meal together virtually. Host a virtual “ugly” holiday sweater contest. Schedule a time to meet virtually to open gifts together. Build gingerbread houses, decorate cookies, or make holiday crafts and decorations. Drive or walk around your community to look at decorations from a safe distance or drive through a local holiday light display. Throw a virtual dance party.

	Enjoy the winter weather, if you live somewhere with snow Hold a snowman or snow angel contest with neighbors or friends in your community. Build a snow fort or other snow structure.

Volunteer to help others in need Reach out to your local community service organizations to get involved and give back. Make sure to ask about their safety precautions in advance. Find virtual opportunities to contribute.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

As of December 16, 2020 In the United States, there have been 16,519,668  confirmed cases of COVID-19 detected through U.S. public health surveillance systems in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Marianas Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands.  CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily. In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC’s COVID Data Tracker now has a County View to help make decisions about everyday activities.

U.S. Cases

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