Daily life during COVID-19

As you engage in daily activities outside of your home or living area, it is important to understand the longer and more frequently you interact with others, the greater your risk in contracting COVID-19. There is no way to eliminate the risk, but certain personal protection actions can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you are sick or not feeling well, stay home and avoid contact with others in your household as much as possible.

Dining out

  • Before you go to the restaurant, call and ask if all staff are wearing face masks while at work.
  • Wear a cloth face mask as much as possible when not eating and maintain a proper physical distance if you are dining with others who don’t live with you.
  • Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or more in any entryway, hallway or waiting area.
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds when entering and exiting the restaurant. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • When possible, sit outside at tables spaced at least 6 feet apart from other people.
  • When possible choose food and drink options that are not self-serve to limit the use of shared serving utensils, handles, buttons or touch screens.

Going out

Consider the following questions going out.

  • Is COVID-19 spreading in my community?
  • What are the local orders in my community?
  • Will this activity put me in close contact with other people?
  • Do I practice everyday preventive actions?
  • Do I know what to do if I get sick?

Keep the following tips in mind when going out.

  • Limit indoor activities, especially group activities.
  • Look for restaurants and bars with outdoor spaces where physical distancing is easier and there is good airflow.
  • Have a cloth face mask, tissues and hand sanitizer with you.
  • Practice everyday preventive measures such as washing your hands often, mask coughs and sneezes, avoiding close contact and monitoring yourself for symptoms.

High-touch surface safety

Clean and disinfect the following surfaces thoroughly and frequently:

  • Doorknobs.
  • Faucets and bathroom fixtures.
  • Toilet flush handles.
  • Phones.
  • Computers.
  • Remote controls.
  • Light switches and plates.
  • Countertops and tabletops.
  • Stove/microwave controls.
  • Credit card terminals.
  • Shopping cart handles.
  • Car door handles.
  • Trash cans.