They’re from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but we’ve paraphrased them in plainer English. What is the COVID-19 level in your community? The infection level will shape the overall risk level of your gathering. If you ask them to skip the hugs and wear a mask when they’re not eating or drinking, will they? As you face these questions, don’t forget a simpler underlying concern: Is everyone healthy enough for this?

Source: Los Angeles Times November 13, 2020 15:00 UTC