With COVID-19 rules relaxing, what activities are safe? Here’s a FAQ – Madison.com

It is a risk; youre not going to be physically distant, Remington said. But if customers wear masks and employees wears masks and possibly face shields, and both parties clean their hands before and after, the risk will be lower, he and Safdar said.

Knowing how much community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring can help, Remington said. Get your hair cut during a lull, he said.

Hair salons aren't known to be major sources of coronavirus transmission, but that could change, Safdar said. There may be clusters that will only become apparent when the salons open up, she said.

If my gym reopens, should I exercise there?

Gyms that have robust cleaning, good ventilation, physical distancing space, use of masks and good sick leave policies will be safest, the doctors said.

Olderadults and people with chronic conditions should probably avoid gyms, Safdar said. Exercising outdoors is a lower-risk alternative, Remington said.

What about traveling within Wisconsin or to another state?

Car travel is OK if drive-thru restaurants are available and hotels, if needed, are well cleaned, Safdar said. Bring wipes for additional cleaning, she said.

Airplanes can be risky even if middle seats are empty and people wear masks, she said. Youre in close quarters with a large group of people, potentially for several hours, she said. You dont know who might be incubating COVID.

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