Staying physically active and spending time outdoors can keep your mind and body healthy, but it’s best to do so alone or in small groups due to COVID-19.



Always keep in mind these core four actions for preventing COVID-19:

• Stay home if sick: Stay home if you are sick unless you are leaving for essential medical care (including COVID-19 testing) or other essential errands.

• Physical distancing: Maintain 6 feet of distance from anyone who is not a member of your household whenever possible, even while in the water.

• Wear a face covering: You can be contagious without symptoms and spread the disease when you cough, sneeze or talk. Face coverings help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Wear a face covering if you cannot keep a distance of at least 6 feet from others, unless you are in the water. When running or biking, you don’t need to wear a face covering as long as you maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others.

• Wash your hands: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Hand sanitizer may not be as effective when hands are dirty or greasy, so wipe sand or sunscreen off first! Reapply sunscreen after hands are dry.

If you are thinking about doing an activity, just ask yourself, “Can I practice the ‘core four’ while doing this?” If the answer is no, find a different activity to enjoy. Also, people at highest risk of severe COVID-19 illness (including older adults and people with underlying health conditions that place them at higher risk) should continue to stay home as much as possible.

Here are some examples of how you can get outside to enjoy summer safely:

Biking

Skateboarding or obstacle courses

Dance/movement, jump rope or double Dutch, break dancing

Strength training/track and field

Gymnastics, yoga, and meditation

Fishing

Sprinklers

Crafting, painting and sculpting

Photography and filmmaking

Street chalk art

Gardening

Walks with music or podcasts

Drive-in movies

This list is not all-inclusive — get creative while keeping the core four actions for preventing COVID-19 in mind.

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