COVID-19 PREVENTION QUESTIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Recently, the CDC has advised citizens to postpone or cancel any social gatherings of over 50 people do to the worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19, or the coronavirus. This is a hard hit to the wedding and special event world, and some may be against the idea due to the extensive planning that has gone into the special day.
If the event is still being held, here are the questions couples can ask guests in person or over the phone to try to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Couples can also advise guests who have answered yes to any of these questions to stay home for safety.
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Have you traveled abroad (outside of the USA) within the last 30 days?
If so, stay home and do not attend the event.
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Have you traveled to a highly infected COVID-19 area in the USA within the last 30 days?
(Washington, California, New York, Nebraska, Oregon, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas)
If so, stay home and do not attend the event.
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Have you been in close contact with someone who has traveled outside of the USA within the last 30 days or has traveled to a highly infected COVID-19 area in the USA within the last 30 days?
If so, stay home and do not attend the event.
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Have you been experiencing fever, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath or have a weakened immune system?
If so, stay home and do not attend the event.
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In the last 48 hours have you been in contact with someone who has had a fever, sore throat, or cough?
If so, stay home and do not attend the event.