Follow the steps to safely store, thaw, handle, and cook your turkey.
www.cdc.gov
Never thaw your turkey by leaving it out on the counter. A turkey must thaw at a safe temperature. When a turkey stays out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, its temperature becomes unsafe even if the center is still frozen. Germs can grow rapidly in the “danger zone” between 40°F and 140°F.
That might not apply if the turkey was wearing a mask.