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We are heading into the long haul this winter with temperatures dropping forcing us to move indoors, we are facing more limited options\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to gather safely and quite frankly-ways\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to keep us entertained\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and sane\u00a0<\/span><\/span>over bre<\/span><\/span>ak<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Holiday Gathering Safety” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Indoor gatherings pose a higher risk due to a decreased amount of air ventilation. On top of location, you will also need to consider the duration and number of people that are attending your gathering. Be extra mindful of those who are traveling from outside communities,\u00a0<\/span>similar to<\/span>\u00a0you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are some guests that you should not invite to your holiday gatherings. These guests would be people who have or have recently been exposed to COVID-19 and those who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 (such as your grandparents). Ensure your guests understand the importance of staying home if they are experiencing symptoms, or if they have been exposed. Ask your guests about any underlying health issues that could cause them to be at a higher risk and brainstorm ways that they can still be involved in the gathering safely. This may include doing a car parade outside your loved one\u2019s house or video chatting with them at the event.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More Ways to Keep Yourself Safe:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Assessing Risk of Gatherings” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row #2″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Low Risk” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Moderate Risk” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”High Risk” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row #3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Holiday-Gatherings-Graphic-1280-720.png” title_text=”Holiday Gatherings Graphic (1280-720)” admin_label=”Holiday Gatherings Graphic” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Staying Entertained” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n We may not be able to gather the same this holiday season, but we strongly encourage families to get creative and gather in a virtual way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re staying in Winona or returning home for the holidays, we need to find new ways to keep us entertained and sane over the holidays.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Instead of locking yourself away in your room binge watching Netflix or playing video games, we strongly encourage you to get outside and spen<\/span><\/span>d time with your family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Row #4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Low Risk” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Moderate Risk” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”High Risk” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row #5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/11\/Holiday-Safety-Guidence-1280-720.png” title_text=”Holiday Safety Guidence (1280-720)” admin_label=”Holiday Safety Graphic” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Don’t Forget” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Counseling\u00a0<\/span>S<\/span>ervices<\/span>\u00a0is here for you and will be offering\u00a0<\/span>telecounseling<\/span>\u00a0visits over break. 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Don\u2019t forget your mental and medical health while at home<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n