ATLANTA, GA-If you are attending a gathering, think about the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.
Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
If you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and are ages 2 or older, you should wear a mask indoors in public.
In general, people do not need to wear masks when outdoors. In areas of substantial or high transmission, people might choose to wear a mask outdoors when in sustained close contact with other people, particularly if they or someone they live with has a weakened immune system or is at increased risk for severe disease.
Consider using a self-test before joining indoor gatherings with others who do not live in your household. Good ventilation can help prevent you from getting and spreading COVID-19.
Stay home if you test positive or are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
f you are attending a gathering, think about the steps you need to take to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.
- Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
- Wear a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you.
- If you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and are ages 2 or older, you should wear a mask indoors in public.
- In general, people do not need to wear masks when outdoors. In areas of substantial or high transmission, people might choose to wear a mask outdoors when in sustained close contact with other people, particularly if
- They or someone they live with has a weakened immune system or is at increased risk for severe disease.
- They are not up to date on COVID-19 vaccines or live with someone who is not up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
- Testing before a gathering can give you information about your risk of spreading COVID-19.
- Consider using a self-test before joining indoor gatherings with others who do not live in your household.
- Stay home if you test positive, even if you do not have symptoms.
- Stay home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
- Communicate with the people you will meet with about prevention strategies.
What to do if You Become Sick after Attending a Gathering
- Attending a large gathering or event increases your chance of being in close contact with people outside your household and being exposed to COVID-19.
- If you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19:
- Know when to quarantine or isolate.
- Get tested at least 5 days after your last close contact.
- Monitor your symptoms.
- Know how to talk to your close contacts from the gathering
Media Release/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
