Thanksgiving One Week Away

Thanksgiving One Week Away

Rick Worthington
Rick Worthington
Thanksgiving is one week from today... It's going to be an odd holiday for many because some families that normally have big gatherings - this year won't due to the pandemic... That's due to the CDC asking people to stay home - and avoid the large family Thanksgiving in order to keep others safe.

It could also mean more people buying a turkey this year - to cook for themselves.

Shayle Shagam with the USDA says - supermarkets are paying more for turkeys this year, but not charging more to shoppers.

Coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks. It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food or food packaging, that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. However, this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

After shopping, handling food packages, or before preparing or eating food, it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizerexternal icon that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Remember, it is always important to follow good food safety practices to reduce the risk of illness from common foodborne pathogens.

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