{"id":4782,"date":"2020-07-22T23:58:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T23:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=4782"},"modified":"2021-02-23T15:34:52","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T15:34:52","slug":"how-to-safely-socialize-during-a-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/how-to-safely-socialize-during-a-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Socialize during a Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Psst<\/span>! Did you know that you don\u2019t have to sacrifice your social life during\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>pandemic? It\u2019s true. There are lots of ways to\u00a0<\/span>safely\u00a0<\/span>talk to\u00a0<\/span>and hang out with\u00a0<\/span>current friends<\/span>, as well as\u00a0<\/span>make new ones<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on how you want to talk to or hang out with them, though, the risk of contracting COVID-19 changes.<\/span>\u00a0Here\u2019s what you can do to socialize with others while remaining safe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Low Risk \u2013 Virtual<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Virtual gatherings have the lowest risk of infection because these don\u2019t require face-to-face interaction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Schedule a call or Facetime session<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Play video games\u00a0<\/span>on<\/span>\u00a0Discord<\/span>\u00a0or Jackbox.tv<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Host a game night<\/span>\u00a0or regular book club over Zoom<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Make a Spotify playlist that others can add to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Find virtual concerts and have a dance party with your roommates<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Host a Netflix Watch Party<\/span>\u00a0or b<\/span>inge<\/span>–<\/span>watch a\u00a0<\/span>TV<\/span>\u00a0show<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Play text message games like Game Pigeon<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Exercise to a workout video<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Host a virtual study session over Zoom<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Write<\/span>\u00a0to a pen pal<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Make a<\/span>\u00a0trendy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>TikTok<\/span>\u00a0video\u00a0<\/span>and compete with friends to get the most views<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Higher Risk \u2013 Small Gatherings<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

        Small gatherings have a higher risk of infection because although these require face-to-face interaction\u2014masks on, of course\u2014there<\/span>\u2019s still some space to distance yourself from others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Visit a friend in their home<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Have a spa night and pamper yourself<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Attend a backyard BBQ or\u00a0<\/span>make s\u2019mores at a\u00a0<\/span>campfire<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Host a game night<\/span>\u2014make sure to disinfect any cards or game pieces before and after play<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Go to an outdoor movie\u00a0<\/span>showing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Moderate Risk \u2013 Outdoors<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Outdoor gatherings have a moderate risk of infection because although these may require face-to-face interaction<\/span>\u2014masks on, of course\u2014there’s\u00a0<\/span>generally plenty of space to distance yourself from others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Meet up with a friend outdoors<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Play\u00a0<\/span>a couple rounds of\u00a0<\/span>low-contact sports\u00a0<\/span>like<\/span>\u00a0golf or frisbee<\/span>… or frisbee golf<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Go on a hike with your roommates or family<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Enjoy a day on the lake<\/span>, from<\/span>\u00a0fishing<\/span>\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0kayaking\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>canoeing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Play hide<\/span>–<\/span>and<\/span>–<\/span>go<\/span>–<\/span>seek<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Go to a drive-in movie,\u00a0<\/span>meaning you\u00a0<\/span>stay in your vehicle the entire time<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Set your hammock up in a tree and relax<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Highest Risk \u2013 Large Gatherings<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

              Large gatherings have the highest risk of infection because these not only require face-to-face interaction\u2014masks are non-negotiable\u2014but there\u2019s also less space to distance yourself from others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              • Stay at a friend\u2019s house overnight<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Throw a party<\/span>… surprise or planned<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Go to a bar or dance club<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Play high-contact sports\u00a0<\/span>like<\/span>\u00a0volleyball or football<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Go to an indoor movie showing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Hang out at\u00a0<\/span>other\u00a0<\/span>crowded\u00a0<\/span>public\u00a0<\/span>places<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  You have control over your risk of contracting COVID-19 based on the type of gathering<\/span>\u00a0you want to host or join<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  So, go ahead and socialize\u00a0<\/span>with others\u2014we highly encourage you do so\u2014just make sure you\u2019re safe while doing so.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  -Amy Nelson ’19<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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