The Councilor for Health and Public Health of the City Council of Cieza, Francisco Saorín, explained in a press release that these are measures that "have proven to be effective, such as limiting travel or the number of people not living together in meetings" .The Interterritorial Council of the National Health System agreed last week a set of measures for the celebration of the next Christmas holidays, with the aim of modifying certain customs to guarantee the security and control of the pandemic, seeking the least impact on the development of parties.Through a press release, the Councilor for Health and Public Health of the City Council of Cieza, Francisco Saorín, has reported that the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System "has agreed on a common framework that will help the general population to plan a different Christmas without taking away the spirit that makes them one of the most appreciated festivals by citizens ".Saorín explained that the measures are proposed in a scenario in which the epidemiological situation "has a downward trend, but before which we cannot relax, and that they may be subject to restrictions that may vary depending on their epidemiological evolution.
always reinforcing messages on prevention measures, including those related to ventilation and outdoor activities.
"The councilor has stressed that the 6M must always be taken into account: mask (use of mask as long as possible); hands (frequent hand washing); meters (maintenance of physical distance); maximize ventilation and outdoor activities (keep windows and doors open as safe and feasible based on temperature); minimize number of contacts (preferably always the same bubble) and in case of symptoms, diagnosis or contact of a case of Covid-19 "I stay at home".Regarding family meetings or with friends to celebrate Christmas lunches and dinners, Saorín has warned that the agreement indicates that the maximum number of ten people should not be exceeded, except in the case of cohabitants.
In any case, it is recommended that they belong to the same coexistence group.
In addition, special caution and care must be taken with people in vulnerable situations.Regarding night mobility on the nights from December 24 to 25 and from December 31 to January 1, the limitation must begin, at the latest, at 1:30 a.m.
and only to allow the return home.
The agreement emphasizes that in no case will this extended hours be used to travel to social gatherings.Regarding Christmas events, celebrations that can guarantee compliance with hygiene and prevention regulations are recommended, such as static parades in places where access can be controlled, virtual bells or broadcasts of Christmas events on television or other telematic options.Likewise, for religious ceremonies in closed spaces it is recommended to avoid chants and use prerecorded music instead.
Likewise, physical displays of devotion or tradition (kisses, contact on images, sculptures, etc.) should be avoided, replacing them with others that do not involve a health risk.Regarding purchases, the population is recommended to organize them in advance to avoid large crowds in streets and shopping centersFinally, Saorín has stressed that we must be aware that we must enjoy different Christmas celebrations, with outdoor activities, and complying with the prevention measures (6 M) and limitation of groups of people that are applicable.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cieza