Though COVID-19 precautions have greatly eased since the pandemic began, people are still contracting the virus.
There are also eight variants of the virus predominantly circulating.
However, you could still contract and spread the virus when vaccinated, so mitigation efforts are still necessary.
Dr. Wen says, “Just before the gathering, everyone shouldtake a Covid-19 test.”
A PCR test is the most accurate but requires a few days to get results (viaToday).
An at-home test (antigen) gives instant results but depends largely on how the test is performed.
When considering the space you’ll be in, it’s still ideal to have an outdoor gathering.
Vulnerable family members may want to wear a mask during the socializing portion of the day.
Finally, another way to keep potential spread down is to keep gatherings small to minimize the risk.
