Outdoor activities ranked safest to least safe, according to the CDC
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Spring is finally here and some health experts are saying the worst of the pandemic is almost behind us. As a result, mask mandates continue to lift granting us more freedom to safely do the things we love and miss.
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) compiled a list of common seasonal activities. Some, the organization says, are safe to do without a mask – if a person is fully vaccinated, that is.
But if unvaccinated, these activities could come with a risk of infection.
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The following is a breakdown of outdoor activities ranked safest to least safe courtesy of the CDC.
Remember, two weeks must pass after the required COVID-19 vaccine dosage for a person to be considered fully immunized.
Safe activities if fully vaccinated (no mask necessary)
- Walk, run, wheelchair roll or bike outdoors with members of your household
- Attend a small gathering with fully vaccinated family and friends
- Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people
- Dine at an outdoor restaurant with friends from multiple households
- Attend a crowded outdoor event (live performance, parade, sports event)
Safe activities if unvaccinated (no mask necessary)
- Walk, run, wheelchair roll or bike outdoors with members of your household
- Attend a small gathering with fully vaccinated family and friends
Safe activities if unvaccinated (mask recommended)
- Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people
Less safe activities if unvaccinated (mask recommended)
- Dine at an outdoor restaurant with friends from multiple households
Least safe activities if unvaccinated (mask recommended)
- Attend a crowded outdoor event (live performance, parade, sports event)