How Safe Is Going On Vacation? Summer Coronavirus Questions Answered By Dr. Max Gomez

(CBSNewYork) — Summer is back, and the coronavirus-weary among us are itching to be out and about. Since March, the pandemic has forced many people to curtail activities outside the home. But warm weather, not to mention all the possible fun that comes with a reopening economy, makes staying inside particularly difficult. Coronavirus remains a concern across the country, even in areas where the number of cases is falling. So travelers and adventure seekers must remain cautious and careful. Dr. Max Gomez, host of Max Minute on CBS2 in New York, answers some common questions about coronavirus safety while traveling and staying active this summer. What are some safe outdoor summer activities that provide some exercise and a chance for people to finally socialize in person? So, those are kind of two different things. One is activities where you can get outside and have a good time and get some exercise. And then the socializing part of that is where it adds a little bit of extra risk. There’s nothing that you can do that has zero risk. So you’ve got to first understand that. Anything you can do outdoors is actually probably better, and is usually better, than staying indoors with a lot of people. Outdoors, with breeze blowing, social separation is easier. Social distancing is easier. You’ve got a breeze that blows away the virus and dilutes virus and so forth. In terms of socializing, that’s where you’ve got to go back to really being really ca...
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