Safe Activities to Enjoy Maryland During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Finding Fun Things to Do During a Pandemic Can Be a Challenge
Having outdoor safe fun during a Pandemic here in the Maryland, D.C. and Virginia region can be a challenge. How do you prevent the spread of the coronavirus while enjoying some recreation time with family and friends? One way is to focus on outdoor activities during the pandemic.
Outdoor Activities Can Lift Your Spirits
When you’re outside, fresh air is constantly moving, dispersing the droplets that spread the covid-19 virus. The droplets are released into the air when you are talking, coughing, or sneezing. So if you stay outside when visiting with others, you’re less likely to breathe in enough of the respiratory droplets containing the virus that causes COVID-19 to become infected.
Outdoor activities during the Pandemic also offer an emotional boost. It can help you feel less stressed, angry, tense or depressed.
Always try to maintain a distance from people you don’t live with of six feet. While you are not required to wear a cloth mask when exercising out of doors, it’s a good idea to always have one with you because that way you can easily put it on if you can’t maintain the six feet of distance.
Four Fun Activities
Here are four fun activities that are low-risk for potentially getting the coronavirus:
- Picnics. Pack food from home or pick up takeout from your favorite restaurant or food truck and take it to enjoy at your favorite public park. Our favorites include: Quiet Waters, Kinder Park, Beverly Triton Nature Park, Downs Memorial Park, Patapsco Valley State Park.
A tablecloth and a patch of green grass plus good food are all you need for a fun picnic - Farmers markets.This is the perfect time of year to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and more—directly from the farmers. Most markets open early in the morning but use this handy link to find the closest one to you. Wear a face mask to protect others and yourself.
Support our local farmers and enjoy a change of scenery. - Gathering with friends.Allow for social distancing between people from different households and skip the hugs and handshakes. Plan activities that don’t require close contact, such as sidewalk chalk for kids and games like Frisbee. And offer hand sanitizer. Remember that just getting together for a chat at a safe distance can offer a valuable opportunity to be with people you care about — and boost your mood at the same time.
Setting tables 6 feet apart on porches and patios provide a safer way to socialize during the pandemic
- Drive-in movies.The COVID-19 pandemic has launched a drive-in movie theater comeback in the U.S. It’s something many people can enjoy together with plenty of physical distance. Here in Maryland we have Bengies located at 3417 Eastern Blvd. Middle River, MD 21220
At the Crilly Insurance Agency, we care about the safety of our clients and our staff. If you would like to visit one of our three offices please be prepared to wear a mask at all times while inside the building. As a further precaution, our agents will be sitting behind plexiglass and hand sanitizer will be available.
Many of our services are available online or via telephone or fax. Give us a call at 410-571-1771. As a locally owned agency with strong ties to the community we are happy to help you in any way we can.
