Christmas and New Year 2020 during Covid-19
The Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police and the Director of Public Health have issued guidance for Christmas and New Year. All the latest information can be found on the website covid.is.
The Civil Contingencies Department of the National Police Commissioner and the Medical Officer of Health
have issued Instructions for Christmas and New Year's .All the latest information can be found at Covid.is
What to bear in mind over the festive period regarding COVID-19
Advent has begun and preparations for the festive season are soon reaching their peak. There is a rich tradition of people coming together to enjoy each other's company and all that the festive season has to offer. For many of us, this time will be different from what we are used to, just like everything else this year. Nevertheless, we have various options for celebrating together. Some activities involve more risk than others, and these guidelines include recommendations on how best to proceed over the festive period.
- Let's enjoy virtual get-togethers
- Have a good time with the family.
- Choosing Christmas friends (who we're going to meet over the festive season)
- Let's look after our health and spend some time outdoors in a small group.
- Shop online if possible
- Be prepared with a shopping list when you go shopping.
- Buying meals at restaurants and taking them home
- If we experience symptoms that could indicate COVID-19, it is important to stay at home, get tested and self-isolate until we have the result.
More detailed and comprehensive information can be found at Covid.is – where all information is updated as soon as any changes take place.
It is vital that we protect vulnerable groups and protect them over the festive season.
Happy holidays!