Family party - how to keep safe

[Allmadeoflego]

Am going to a family gathering later today. I’m really worried about catching covid before Christmas as am due to go to elderly parents and if it doesn’t happen - will be just me and DH on Christmas Day. Have bought no food etc and been staying at home this week.

But the gathering is unavoidable. Everyone is taking LFTs, the host has set up most stuff outside and obviously I’ll be washing hands etc. But anything else I can realistically do (not going isn’t really an option and DH would go anyway).

If everyone is taking LFTs, and most stuff is outside (or in a ventilated room) you'll be fine.

Thank you. I’ve been fairly relaxed up u til now, but just so worried for Christmas Day. I would be genuinely devastated if we couldn’t go to my parents.

Lfts are fine if everyone is feeling well, but I would make sure anyone feeling even slightly under the weather should not attend, as lfts are only 40% accurate at picking up a positive case.

I guess just don't hug people; wear a mask when you aren't eating or drinking; and don't share any food/utensils.

There’s nothing else you can do other than what you’re already doing. If Christmas Day really means that much to you I wouldn’t go, but otherwise go and have fun and try not to think about it.

I would stay away from anyone who has any sniffles. Even if they said “I know it’s not Covid”.

I think ventilation is key so hang out near the door/window. Keep popping outside. Wash hands. Maybe don’t stay too long.

Don’t hug loads of people and dance in a small kitchen (like I did last week) I now have Covid. Parties are high risk activities.

If it is THAT crucial you need to go on Christmas day, then the only way to be sure to be safe is to be self isolating now.
If this event is AS important as the Christmas day one (you say no option not to go) then it sounds like you have everything in place that you can do.