If you're anything like me, you are getting antsy inside the house - especially with kids - and you're looking for ways you can go do something, ANYTHING, just to get out and about while still maintaining social distancing and being safe.
But as the weather warms up more and more and we officially enter summer, what are some activities that are safe to do? Obviously as things around the country begin to open up we need to weigh our options of things we can do - so here's a break down of the safest and *less* safe activities for this summer.
Spending the day at the pool or the beach - LOW risk.
As long as you can stay socially distanced, this could be a pretty safe activity. The water itself is not a risk. The sheer volume of water will dilute out the virus.
Going to a vacation house with another family - LOW risk.
Experts said that if both families have been quarantining and limiting their exposure to others, this is pretty safe.
Going camping - LOW risk.
As far as summer activities go, this is least risky from a virus perspective. You're outdoors and isolated. But if you’re going in a group you still need to social distance!
Staying at a hotel - MEDIUM to LOW risk.
The consensus is that staying at a hotel is relatively low risk, especially once you're in your room. It's best to limit your time in common areas such as the lobby, gym, restaurant and elevator, where the risk of exposure is higher.
Eating indoors at a restaurant - MEDIUM to HIGH risk.
Indoor dining is still amongst the riskier things you can do. People tend to linger in restaurants. So even if spacing is OK, the duration of exposure is longer. If you do go to a restaurant, look for outdoor seating.
Going to a nightclub - HIGH risk.
This is a major no! When drinking, people become less compliant with rules and they may breathe heavier from the dancing — which means more virus is being shed.
So there you have it! There are some things you can start doing to enjoy your summer... but let's avoid the nightclubs for the time being, okay?
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