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I don’t know about you, but I’m ready grill, some yard games, or a beautiful
for some fresh air and outdoor activ- sunset are great ways to get out and
ity! Call it Spring Fever, blame it on the breathe that fresh air deeply!
wintery weather in January and Febru- 2. Enjoy your neighborhood. Maybe it’s
ary, or whatever reason that will get you your apartment building’s amenities, or
up and moving. a nearby park – maybe even a walking
The most significant threat to your path or hiking trail that will get you up
health over the past year, beyond and reconnected with your surround-
COVID19, has been the isolation it has ings. Remember to follow the basics
caused for so many of us. This dimin- of prevention when you visit shared
ished human contact leaves many with outdoor spaces (see Review of Health
sadness, or a yearning to take a risk Precautions below). When you pass
attending a gathering. As we see the others on a walking path, remember to
transmission rates declining and the keep your safe distance – but be sure to
number of citizens vaccinated, we want wave and say hello. It will make every-
to see our friends and family. We can one feel better.
socialize – some – in ways that health 3. Enjoy your favorite restaurant. Picking
officials advise are safer. So here are up take out or ordering delivery is the
some things and some pointers to get safest way to support local businesses
up, get outside, and enjoy Spring and and enjoy your favorite foods. Some
Summer moments with family, friends people also feel safe enough to eat
and neighbors. We have to keep space out at outdoor dining or sparsly-seated
between us – but not let it create a dis- indoor spaces. If you choose to eat out,
tance among us. you can ask the establishment about
1. Enjoy your own backyard. An outdoor their cleanliness certification or process
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