CANTON, NY — In accordance with CDC guidance, the St. Lawrence County Public Health is recommending the following safer ways to celebrate the Holidays:
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health. Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible.
Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays
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Protect those not yet eligible for vaccination such as young children by getting yourself and other eligible people around them vaccinated.
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Wear well-fitting masks over your nose and mouth if you are in public indoor settings if you are not fully vaccinated.
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Even those who are fully vaccinated should wear a mask in public indoor settings in communities with substantial to high transmission.
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Outdoors is safer than indoors.
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Avoid crowded, poorly ventilated spaces.
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If you are sick or have symptoms, don’t host or attend a gathering.
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Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have a close contact with someone who has COVID-19.
For more information on how to protect yourself and others during the holidays, visit: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebrations.html.
As of Wednesday, November 24, 2021:
Transmission Level |
High |
New cases |
92 |
Total number of confirmed positives to-date |
14,325 |
Active cases |
598 |
Released from isolation |
13,585 |
Hospitalizations |
20 |
Deaths |
142 |
Total number of tests performed to date** |
454,202 |
% of Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County*** |
55.8 |
% of St. Lawrence County positivity rate** |
6.68 |