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Activities During COVID-19 & Reopening Risk Levels

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Tier Breakdown

“Blueprint for a Safer Economy”

Uses a health equity metric

Daily new cases (per 100k)
Positive tests (over 7 day period)

Ensures safe reopening of the economy

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County Statistics

LA - Tier 1: most nonessential businesses are still closed
OC - Tier 1: some nonessential indoor business operations are still closed
More populated → higher risk!
Statewide mask order still in place - should ALWAYS be careful when going outside!

For up-to-date info

on activities for

your county:

https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

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What is Open in Los Angeles Right Now

Essential businesses

Grocery stores and hospitals

Restaurants

Outdoor dining, takeout, delivery

Retail businesses and shopping malls
Beaches
Hair salons, barbershops, and nail salons
Outdoor areas of gyms
Parks and Trails

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What’s Closed in LA County

According to the LA County Department of Public Health, as of 10/14/2020 the following areas are closed to the public:

Arcades, bowling alleys, movie theaters
Basketball/Volleyball courts
Festivals
Public pools, saunas, hot tubs
Live performance theaters, concert venues
Stadiums and arenas
Amusement parks, water parks

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Low to Moderate Risk Activities

Low risk (1-2): Limited to no contact

Moderate-low risk (3-4): Around others in passing, but distance between people

Moderate risk (5-6): Controlled events

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Moderate-High to High Risk Activities

Moderate-high (7): Close proximity to others but masks are likely worn or not in direct contact for too long

High Risk (8-9): Crowded areas, especially in public places with continuous contact with other people

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How to Decrease Risk

Some Tips!	How does it help?
Recommended to use hand sanitizer and wash hands after activities	Sanitizers make sure that any virus particles on your hands will be taken care of before it enters your body
Holdings events in outdoor spaces is less riskier than indoor spaces	In indoor spaces, it is harder to keep people apart due to limited space and there’s less ventilation
Make sure to maintain a safe distance between people	The closer you are to others, the greater the risk of transmission

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Considerations for Social Activities

If you must engage in a “low” to “higher” risk activity, it is important that you take the necessary measures to minimize that risk.
If you are sick or think you have been exposed, stay home!

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Shopping

Lower to Medium Risk

*Depends on whether it is indoors or outdoors

Go with a shopping list
Take advantage of less-crowded hours
Stores often offer hours for higher risk individuals

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Dining

Medium to High Risk

Check restaurant’s COVID-19 prevention practices before you go

Wait staff wearing masks
Limiting seating

Make reservations
Don’t linger or mingle w/ other parties
Wear mask to go to restroom

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Travel

Medium to High Risk

Car & RV travel with household members is the lowest risk
Airplane travel is the highest risk

Have many high-touch surfaces where viruses can exist

Things to bring:

Disinfectant wipes
Face mask
Hand Sanitizer

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Places of Worship

Medium to High Risk

Involves higher risk activities

Overcrowding
Singing

Consider alternatives

Live stream worship services
Personal worship from home

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Activity Ideas - Outdoor

Visit a beach/park close to your home�
Before you go . . .

Stay home if you are sick
Bring 2 masks per person, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, tissues
Check the location’s prevention steps�

Social distance!

Stay at least 6 feet away
Applies in and out of the water�

Wear a mask

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Activity Ideas - Meditation

Meditation = paying attention to breathing and thinking
Basic meditation:

Get comfortable and sit still
Focus on breath
Follow breathing for 2 mins

Here are five reasons to meditate: � 1. Understand your pain � 2. Lower your stress � 3. Connect better � 4. Improve focus � 5. Reduce unnecessary thinking
Follow online guides/videos/audios!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLhOGEnEedk&ab_channel=RosalieYoga