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How the COVID-19 Surge is Impacting Chicago's Black...
Illinois has now surpassed more than 10,000 deaths from COVID-19. And on Thursday, Illinois' top doctor issued a dire warning ahead of the holiday travel season. "There is significant potential for harm. And death. Let's be very plain. And it's...
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Black people are twice as likely to get COVID-19 as...
Black people are twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as white people, according to the largest analysis of its kind including more than 18 million people in the US and UK. Asian people are about 1.5 times as likely to get the illness, and may be ...
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Attending a Gathering
- Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils.
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Wear a mask, and safely store your mask while eating and drinking.
- Avoid going in and out of the areas where food is being prepared or handled, such as in the kitchen.
- Use single-use options, like salad dressing and condiment packets, and disposable items like food containers, plates, and utensils.
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Hosting a Thanksgiving Gathering
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Have a small outdoor meal with family and friends who live in your community.
- Limit the number of guests.
- Have conversations with guests ahead of time to set expectations for celebrating together.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use.
- If celebrating indoors, make sure to open windows.
- Limit the number of people in food preparation areas.
- Have guests bring their own food and drink.
- If sharing food, have one person serve food and use single-use options, like plastic utensils.
Travel
- Check travel restrictions before you go.
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Get your flu shot before you travel.
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Always wear a mask in public settings and on public transportation.
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Stay at least 6 feet apart from anyone who is not in your household.
- Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your mask, eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Bring extra supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizer.
Other Activities
- Safely prepare traditional dishes and deliver them to family and neighbors in a way that does not involve contact with others (for example, leave them on the porch).
- Participate in a gratitude activity, like writing down things you are grateful for and sharing with your friends and family.
- Schedule a time to share a meal together virtually.
- Have people share recipes and show their turkey, dressing, or other dishes they prepared.
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History Made in 2020 Election |
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Kamala Harris Makes History as First Woman and Woman of...
Ms. Harris, the daughter of an Indian mother and Jamaican father, has risen higher in the country's leadership than any woman ever before her. From the earliest days of her childhood, Kamala Harris was taught that the road to racial justice was long.
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Cori Bush Becomes First Black Congresswoman In Missouri...
Democrat Cori Bush, a nurse and political activist from Florissant, on Tuesday became the first Black woman from Missouri ever elected to Congress. Unlike her August primary contest against longtime 1st District incumbent Lacy Clay, Bush's...
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5 Ways the Black Vote Helped Joe Biden Win
By: Jasmine Smith It's been over a week now since election Tuesday and by now we all know that Joe Biden has been declared the President elect despite all the controversy with Trump refusing to concede and demanding recounts in several states....
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