It’s summertime! You’ve been self-isolating at home and now really want to get out and do something.
Yet you don’t want to increase your risk of catching COVID-19.
What are some activities that are low-risk for getting this virus?
First, consider these principles for your activities:
1. Practice social distancing
Keep a large distance from you and other people.
Choose activities that are away from crowds.
Avoid lines where you would need to stand in one location with others.
2. Choose low-population, outdoor areas
3. Wear a face mask
If people are in the area or have recently been in the area, wear a face mask.
Some states still require face masks to be worn in public. Check your state’s requirements.
4. Choose activities that don’t involve touching surfaces touched by others.
Arcade games are not a wise choice at the moment.
Think – public restrooms in heavily-traveled areas, etc.
Ideas of healthy activities during Coronavirus:
Walking/hiking
Choose a safe path with a limited number of other walkers
Think: more open air, the better
Think: the greater the distance from others, the better
Camping
Try outside your own backdoor with the kids! (if you are in a rural area)
Use a state park campsite
Be cautious in check-in areas, public restrooms, etc.
Swimming
Think: un-populated spots (I’m thinking places like Assateugue, lakes, streams, etc.)
Picnic with other family members
If you invite someone outside of your immediate family, make sure they have not been exposed to the Coronavirus and that they have been careful to avoid infection (like you have).
Choose your backyard or a rural grassy section.
Caution: watch out for picnic tables You do not know who just sat on them. Handwashing is usually difficult in a picnic setting and you will be consuming food.
Bike riding
Again, choose non-populated trails/settings. Wear a mask if necessary.
Read a book
Grab a book, some shade, and a comfortable spot outside and you’re all set!
Very relaxing! Wonderful way to spend some time.
Practice guitar or another instrument
If you can play an instrument (even if years ago), try picking it up and playing a tune. Start easy if it’s been awhile since you played.
Nothing more soothing at rough times than music.
Music venues
I’m guessing some outdoor music groups will be starting soon.
Think – rural park, far distance away from other people
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