April 13, 2021

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What You Need To Know About Daily Activities And Going Out

As communities and businesses are opening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, it is important to understand potential risks and how to adopt different types of prevention measures to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

CDC cannot provide the specific risk level for every activity in every community. That’s why it’s important for you to consider your own personal situation and the risk for you, your family, and your community before venturing out.

What You Need To Know

Continue to take these steps to reduce your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19:

Consistently wear a well-fitted mask that completely covers your nose and mouth
Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you
Avoid crowds
Avoid poorly ventilated indoor spaces
Stay home when you are sick
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol)
Get vaccinated when the vaccine is available to you
Get tested if you have signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or if you think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19

Outdoor and Indoor Activities

If you want to spend time with people who don’t live with you, outdoors is the safer choice! You are less likely to be exposed to COVID-19 during outdoor activities, even without the use of masks, when you

Stay at least 6 feet apart from people who don’t live with you
Limit your time around others

Remember

Bring a mask with you to put on when you encounter people who may get closer than 6 feet
Follow local mask mandates

Safer-Outdoor Activities

Run, walk, or bike at your neighborhood park
Hike on local trails
Take your dog for a walk around the neighborhood
Participate in an outdoor yoga class
Work in the garden
Pick up curbside meals
Get food delivered
Eat outside at a restaurant where the tables are at least 6 feet apart
Have a picnic at a park
Play kickball in a friend’s backyard
Roast marshmallows by a firepit
Have an outdoor barbeque
Go to a drive-in
Listen to an outdoor concert from your car
Create your own outdoor movie party

Less Safe-Indoor Activities

Exercise at a fitness center
Walk around the mall during off hours
Attend a class at a yoga studio
Swim at your local pool
Eat inside at a restaurant
Watch movies
Play games
Chat with your friends
Watch a movie at a theater
Watch a musical performance
Watch a play

Large and Small Gatherings

Large Gatherings

If you plan to attend a large gathering, those held outdoors are safer than indoor gatherings. Stay home if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.

Once you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.
Gathering virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice.
Attend an outdoor concert where attendees are wearing masks and staying 6 feet apart.
Watch an outdoor sporting event where you are seated more than 6 feet away from others.
Attend a front yard neighborhood BBQ where each neighbor gathers in his or her yard and brings his or her own food.
Check with the organizer or event venue for updated information about any COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Small Gatherings

Check the COVID-19 infection rates in areas where guests live to consider whether it is safe to hold or attend a gathering. If you choose to have guests at your home, make sure that everyone follows the steps to make gatherings safer.

Have conversations with the host ahead of time to understand expectations for celebrating together.
Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, utensils, and condiment packets.
Wear a mask indoors and outdoors.
Avoid shouting, cheering loudly, or singing. Clap, stomp your feet, or bring (or provide) hand-held noisemakers instead.
Stay home if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
It’s okay if you decide to stay home and remain apart from others. Do what’s best for you.

Contact Us

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