Arlington County Government, VA County Board (CBO), 20 Nov 2020

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From YouTube: Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey's Thanksgiving Message

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Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey suggests how we can all celebrate Thanksgiving safely.

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Hi thanksgiving is my personal favorite holiday. I love reconnecting with dozens of family members spanning three generations, but not this year. Coven 19 cases are rising and we all need to think about how to modify our plans to make for a safer holiday. Now we know covid spreads mostly in the air. When people breathe think about how you can see your breath on a cold day, it goes far or the great smell of turkey roasting in the oven or the smell of smoke.

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If you burnt it a little bit think about how far and how easily those smells can spread.

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That's how easily coven 19 spreads, and this is why it's so important that we all continue to wear a mask and stay at least six feet away from others who don't live with us and it's the safest way to help celebrate thanksgiving this year. Think about it is to stay home, traveling or gatherings with family and friends whom you may love, but who don't live with. You increases the chances of covert 19 spreading.

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No one wants their loved ones to get sick, so no travel for me and my family. This year, but there are still plenty of creative ways to celebrate. Together, you can have a virtual thanksgiving reunion. You can even share food, just make it at home and then safely, deliver it and go back home now.

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For me, cooking is so much more fun with family and friends, but this year, we'll cook together virtually, I suspect, we'll still argue about the best way to cook the turkey we've been doing it for decades and we'll argue about how to make nana's green beans just the way she did and, of course, after all, the cooking there's the main event eating so eating together.

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Virtually is best if you must be with people who are not part of your household bubble, consider eating outside or on an open, porch or inside, but with the windows open or, however, you can ensure good air circulation, make it a small gathering and still keep at least six feet apart.

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I know this all sounds a little strange and certainly different, but it also sounds like the way to keep those I care about the most and myself safe so this year, we'll create new family memories with a little bit of planning. Everybody can stay well and safe this holiday, even with the pandemic. There is a lot to be thankful for so have a happy and safe.

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