When gathering with friends and family during the holiday season, the CDC wants to remind residents to stay as safe as possible and keep in mind several safety tips including washing your hands often. The CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water before, during, and after preparing food and before and after eating food, after using the restroom, after handling pets, and before and after caring for someone at home who is ill. Washing your hands will also help stop the spread of COVID-19. For more information, click below.