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that ensures your health and safety. 2. Stay away from gyms and food
We’ve all been wanting to get out and buffets.
enjoy some fresh air, and this Spring 3. Reduce your exposure to
and Summer we can - but with caution Coronavirus and other viruses – like the
and precautions to do it more safely. flu and common cold – by following the
Here’s a Review of Health Precautions basics of prevention and avoiding large
and some tips to consider. First, here crowds and gatherings.
are the basics of personal protection 4. Large religious services are also
from Coronavirus transmission a significant risk (500+). Smaller
1. Wear your mask. Some people use a gatherings pose a reduced risk, but
fresh disposable mask each day, others virtual worship programs from home
wear the latest fashion statement or are safest.
matchy-matchy patterned masks to Remember to also wash your hands
cover their mouth and nose. Whatever throughout the day, wear that mask,
your fancy, just remember to wear it. and keep space between us, but let’s
2. Keep your distance. At a minimum, not let the space divide us.
stay 6 feet from people that don’t
live in your home. This means that if
you stretch your arm toward me and I
stretch my arm toward you, at full arm’s
length our fingers should not touch.
That’s an easy way to estimate 6 feet.
3. Limit touching things AND wash your
hands throughout your day.
4. Beyond those basics, you can get
more information from the CDC
website, https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/
index.html, contact your local health
department, or talk to your family
doctor. Tele-health calls with a medical
provider are covered by most health
insurances.

The top riskiest social contact places
you should avoid to keep your risk of
Coronavirus lower. (as rated High Risk
by www.texmed.org )
1. Avoid larger crowds at bars, concerts,
sporting events, and amusement parks.