Protect yourself and loved ones during the COVID pandemic
The rates of COVID are higher now than they had been in March when restaurants, stores, and other businesses shut down. It is a difficult dichotomy as the holidays are approaching. Several families/social groups have one or more members who are high-risk of developing fatal consequences from the virus, but there is also the cultural goal of wanting to spend this time with family. My colleagues and I have been discussing the logistics of traveling, quarantining, and whether we should even visit loved ones for our Christmas break. The decision of traveling should involve checking the regulations and rules of your state or country, as well as the health of those you intend to visit and your personal level of potential exposure. For example, my classmates and I may have a higher risk of exposure from being on the wards compared to somebody who has been working from home. If you have symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, or loss of taste/smell, do not travel. It is recommended that if yo