How Do I Stay Safe and Celebrate With My Loved Ones?

Even though Valentine’s day has passed, showing your appreciation for your loved ones should be continuous. However due the rise in cases, it is encouraged to take extreme precautionary measures when seeing others.

Therefore, these are ways to see your loved ones safely.

First of all, make sure you know how many people they live with - or do they go to places that increase their chances of exposure? Do they go out with friends often?

• Based on that, decide whether seeing them should be virtual or in person.

Virtually, through zoom and facetime you can video chat with loved ones, it is comfortable and convenient as you're doing it from the comfort of your own house.

• If you’re meeting someone in person, consider getting tested a few days before [rapid

tests].

• When deciding where to meet suggest outdoor places as the risk of transmission is lower outside.

• Make sure both parties wear masks and keep a distance from each other

• You and your loved ones can go on walks or plan a picnic