Cases of COVID-19 are starting to rise, just as people want to try a little summer travel, however different that may look this year.
So if you’re wondering about whether to visit elderly grandparents or book flights for that family reunion, you’ll want to consider ways to reduce your risk of catching or spreading the novel coronavirus.
To create this quiz, which has 20 questions, we consulted medical experts and government health guidelines for how to minimize risk. Think of it as a checklist to help you keep track of your household’s distancing habits and test for leaks in your stay-at-home bubble. It should take you about 5 minutes to complete.
Note that taking precautions will reduce, but can’t eliminate, your risk.
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While it may be impossible to eliminate all risk, health experts say taking precautions like wearing a mask, washing your hands and keeping 6 feet apart can greatly reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Once you’re confident in your family’s stay-at-home vigilance over the course of 14 days, experts say, it becomes less risky to visit loved ones. You'll want to be extra cautious if your family members are elderly or have health problems.
And remember: take precautions during any visits as well. Get the latest COVID-19 news from KQED.
Once you’re confident in your family’s stay-at-home vigilance over the course of 14 days, experts say, it becomes less risky to visit loved ones. You'll want to be extra cautious if your family members are elderly or have health problems. And remember: take precautions during any visits as well.
Get the latest COVID-19 news from KQED.
The CDC says 8 out of 10 deaths from COVID-19 have been in people age 65 or older.
People of any age with serious medical conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease, are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Health experts say wearing facial coverings can significantly slow the spread of COVID-19.
Even if you’ve been vigilant about wearing a mask, if people you live with haven’t, your risk goes up.
Scientists say washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is one of the most important ways to protect against infection, because soap and water can destroy the virus.
If you can’t wash your hands when you’re outdoors, use sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
These disinfectants have been approved by the EPA to kill the coronavirus.
COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact between people.
When shopping for groceries, make a list to reduce time spent inside and buy extra to limit trips.
Social distancing is perhaps the most important safety measure you can take to prevent infection.
The more people you see, the more opportunities you have to be exposed to the virus.
Limiting the number of outside visitors can keep your home a safer space.
It’s less risky to work from home.
Early research suggests kids are lower risk for getting sick and spreading COVID-19 – but make sure your care provider is taking precautions.
Health officials say if you want to socialize, you should keep meetings within the same circle of people.
You should consider avoiding large gatherings, but if you take part in one wear a mask, keep 6 feet apart and consider getting tested about 5 days afterward.
The CDC says indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor ones for spreading the virus.
Some health experts say driving is likely safer than flying – but long car trips may require stopping for gas or food, so you’ll still want to take precautions.
If you don’t know whether you have the virus, you are putting others at risk.
Some doctors recommend a second test 4 or 5 days into your trip if you can’t isolate for 2 weeks.