You don’t need to steer clear of friends and family this holiday season - particularly if you’ve been vaccinated and feel healthy.

However, you should follow certain steps to make sure you stay safe.

In some cases - particularly in areas with high transmission rates - it’s best to stick to your own household this Thanksgiving. While you might miss spending the holiday with Grandma and Aunt Carol, you can always eat dinner with them virtually, over Zoom or FaceTime.

It might not be as cozy and intimate as it was in Thanksgivings of years past - but hey, at least you can hit the mute button when your crazy uncle starts ranting about his favorite football team again!