{"id":8388,"date":"2020-07-20T21:27:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T01:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=8388"},"modified":"2020-07-06T21:40:44","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T01:40:44","slug":"8388","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=8388","title":{"rendered":"CDC Gives &#8220;Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts&#8221; of National Park Trips!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it&#8217;s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). This month, we will focus on being safe during the summer season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staying\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/index.html\">physically active<\/a><strong>\u00a0is one of the best ways to keep your\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/daily-life-coping\/managing-stress-anxiety.html\">mind<\/a><strong>\u00a0and body healthy<\/strong>. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air, and stay active.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Know before you go<\/strong>: While these facilities and areas can offer health benefits, it is important that you follow the steps below to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visit parks that are close to your home.<\/p>\n<p>Check with the park or recreation area in advance to prepare safely and to find out if the bathroom facilities are open and what services are available.<\/p>\n<p>Stay at least 6 feet away from others you don\u2019t live with (\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/social-distancing.html\">social distancing<\/a>\u201d) and take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/prevention.html\">other steps<\/a>\u00a0to prevent COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully consider use of playgrounds, and help children follow guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Play it safe around and in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/parks-rec\/aquatic-venues.html\">swimming pools<\/a>, hot tubs, and water playgrounds by keeping space between yourself and others.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DON\u2019T<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Visit parks if you are sick with, tested positive for COVID-19, or know you were recently exposed to COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>Visit crowded parks.<\/p>\n<h2>Do\u2019s:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do<\/strong>: Visit parks that are close to your home<\/p>\n<p>Traveling long distances to visit a park may contribute to the spread of COVID-19, as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel may require you to stop along the way or be in close contact with others with whom you may not otherwise have contact.<\/li>\n<li>Travel may also expose you to surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do:<\/strong>\u00a0Check with the park or recreation area in advance to prepare safely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National, State, or local parks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The federal or State and local authorities will decide whether parks and other recreational facilities will open. Check with the park in advance to be sure you know which areas or services are open, such as visitors\u2019 centers, bathroom facilities, and concessions, and bring what you need with you, such as hand sanitizer or other supplies to maintain proper hygiene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beaches or other swimming areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>State and local authorities will decide whether swim areas at oceans, lakes, and other natural bodies of water will be open. Please check with individual beaches for specific details, including whether the water is open for swimming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do:<\/strong>\u00a0Stay at least 6 feet away from people you don\u2019t live with (\u201csocial distancing\u201d) and take other steps to prevent COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>When visiting parks, beaches, or recreational facilities open for public use, try to protect against exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by practicing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/social-distancing.html\">social distancing<\/a>\u00a0and everyday steps such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/prevention.html\">washing hands often and covering coughs and sneezes<\/a>.<br \/>\nFollow these actions when visiting a park, beach, or recreational facility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay at least 6 feet from others at all times. This might make some open areas, trails, and paths better to use than others. Do not go into a crowded area.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid gathering with people you don\u2019t live with.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html\">cloth face covering<\/a>\u00a0as feasible. Face coverings are\u00a0<strong>most<\/strong>\u00a0essential in times when social distancing is difficult. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, can\u2019t move, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/handwashing\/when-how-handwashing.html\">Wash hands<\/a>\u00a0often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.\n<ul>\n<li>Adults and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer: Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub hands together until dry, if soap and water are not readily available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do:<\/strong>\u00a0Carefully consider use of playgrounds, and help children follow guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>In communities where there is ongoing spread of COVID-19, playgrounds can be hard to keep safe because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are often crowded and could make social distancing difficult;<\/li>\n<li>It can be difficult to keep surfaces clean and disinfected;<\/li>\n<li>SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread when young children touch contaminated objects, and then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you choose to visit a playground:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from people you don\u2019t live with.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/handwashing\/when-how-handwashing.html\">Wash hands<\/a>\u00a0with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.\n<ul>\n<li>Adults and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer: Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub hands together until dry, if soap and water are not readily available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Wear a cloth face covering, if you can. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on:\n<ul>\n<li>Children under age 2;<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who has trouble breathing;<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who is unconscious, can\u2019t move, or is otherwise unable to remove the cloth face covering without assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do:<\/strong>\u00a0Play it safe around and in swimming pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds, and keep space between yourself and others.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence suggests that COVID-19 cannot be spread to humans through most recreational water. Additionally, proper operation of these aquatic venues and disinfection of the water (with chlorine or bromine) should inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/index.html\">physical activity<\/a>\u00a0needed for a healthy life. Taking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/prevention.html\">steps<\/a>\u00a0to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is one way you can play it safe in and around swimming pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t visit a swimming pool if you are sick with, tested positive for, or were recently exposed to COVID-19.<\/li>\n<li>Practice\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/social-distancing.html\">social distancing<\/a>\u00a0by staying at least 6 feet (two meters) from people you don\u2019t live with.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your hands clean by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/handwashing\/when-how-handwashing.html\">washing hands<\/a>\u00a0with soap and water, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.\n<ul>\n<li>Adults and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer: Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub hands together until dry, if soap and water are not readily available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Swimming does carry some health and safety risks. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthywater\/swimming\/index.html\">CDC\u2019s Healthy Swimming website<\/a>\u00a0for information to help you prevent illness and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthywater\/swimming\/swimmers\/drowning-injury-sun-protection.html\">drowning<\/a>, so you can safely enjoy the fun and health benefits of swimming.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019ts:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit parks if you are sick with, tested positive for COVID-19, or were recently (within 14 days) exposed to COVID-19.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/symptoms-testing\/symptoms.html\">sick<\/a>\u00a0with or tested positive for COVID-19, were recently exposed (within 14 days) to someone with COVID-19, or just don\u2019t feel well, do not visit public areas including parks or recreational facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Follow\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/if-you-are-sick\/steps-when-sick.html\">recommended steps to take if you are sick<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit crowded parks<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not visit parks where you cannot stay at least 6 feet away from people you don\u2019t live with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it&#8217;s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). 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