Tips For Going Outside Safely During COVID-19

Ever since COVID-19 became a global pandemic, people are advised to stay safe inside their homes. However, being quarantined and prohibited from doing other activities can cause significant stress to most people. One way or another, people will eventually go out of their homes and resume their previous ways. 
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But, the good thing is that there are ways to stay safe while outdoors. There are some basic guidelines that you can follow that are endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The experts acknowledge the benefits of spending time outside for one’s physical and mental health. With this, here are some safety tips that you should follow when going outdoors. 

Check your local guidelines and rules
Always check your state and county’s visitation guidelines before going outside. This is because different health policies are imposed in various counties and states. You may review these things on your county’s website, where you may find some temporary restrictions within your area. 

This tip is essential for the planning part of your day outside. Through this, you will bring the necessary items for your day and plan your destinations well.

Practice safety measures and everyday sanitation
We can avoid COVID-19 infection if we always pay attention to our sanitation and other health measures. Whether you're inside or outside, you should always respect these safety measures to maximize safety. Here are some sanitation and safety measures that you should take.

1. Wash hands frequently
   Our hands are almost always exposed to bacteria and even viruses. We use it to interact with different things and surfaces that serve as the medium for the virus. Washing and sanitizing our hands with soap or alcohol would help in reducing the risk of infection.
   
   
2. Refrain from touching your face with unsanitized hands
   The mouth, eyes, and nose are the main entry points of the virus into your body. By touching your face, the virus that might be in your hand will be brought to these entry points.

Observe social distancing
One of the main reasons for COVID-19 infection is close contact. The closer you are with groups of people, the higher the chance of you contracting the virus. To avoid getting infected this way, make sure to follow the Centers for Disease Control’s distancing guidelines. One general policy is to keep a distance of 6 feet apart from others. 

Conclusion
People can not live isolated in their homes forever. Moreover, society can not function well if people are mostly quarantined. This is why it is essential to follow these tips to ensure safety during these trying times. 

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