Virginia Department of Health, Office of Communications

Spread holiday cheer! 🎁

Virginia Department of Health, Office of Communications sent this bulletin at 11/17/2022 10:05 AM EST

Hello. The holiday season is almost here! 🎁

Dear Virginia COVID-19 Community Ambassador,

The holiday season is just around the corner! That means a lot more gatherings to attend + a lot more people to see + care for. Do your part to spread holiday cheer through Mission 23 + help slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. Virginia is already seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses, so remember to stay up to date on your vaccines including the bivalent booster. If you do get sick, there are treatment options to prevent severe illness. Let’s review who’s at risk + what can we do to help in Mission 23!

THE SHORT VERSION
🎄 Spread holiday cheer!
🎉 Celebrate safely.
🤒 If sick, what are your options?

Para la Misión 23 en español haga clic aquí.

THE LONG VERSION

🎄 Spread holiday cheer!
First things first, spread cheer not germs! Cooler months mean a likely rise of COVID-19, the flu, + other respiratory illnesses as more people gather indoors - especially for the holidays. Help us slow the spread of these illnesses + encourage all of Virginia to have a safe holiday season with easy-to-download shareables + suggested captions.

See all holiday shareables here!

🎉 Celebrate safely.
We know it is a time to celebrate + be with loved ones, but how do we do it safely? Understanding your COVID-19 risk + the risks that might affect your loved ones can help you make decisions to protect yourself + others. Check out CDC’s list of factors that raise your risk + things you can do to prevent from getting sick. As always, remember to wash your hands, get tested, stay up to date with your vaccines including the bivalent booster, + stay home if you’re not feeling well.

🤒 If sick, what are your options?
There are COVID-19 treatments available to prevent severe illness. If you test positive, especially if you are in a high-risk group, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider about what treatments may be right for you. Visit the VDH Treatments site for answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 treatments including an Info Sheet on therapeautics.

PS. Did you participate in Mission 22? Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. See how other Community Ambassadors are doing on the recap for Mission 22.

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