Know the risk: Common winter activities and COVID-19
Lower your risk during each activity by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and wearing a mask when indoors and when you're unable to socially distance outdoors.
Keep in mind that to make activities safe and low risk, you should:
- Wear a mask when with others outside of your household
- Always keep a distance of at least six feet from others
- Wash your hands often
Celebrations
LOW RISK
- Gather with members of your household
- Virtual celebrations
MEDIUM RISK
Attend an indoor, masked gathering with people outside your household
HIGH RISK
Attend an indoor, unmasked gathering with people outside your household
Shopping
LOW RISK
Shop online for holiday gifts
MEDIUM RISK
Shop in stores during less crowded days or times
HIGH RISK
Shop in crowded stores
Travel
LOW RISK
Stay home
MEDIUM RISK
Take a short car trip with limited stops
HIGH RISK
- Travel by plane
- Go on a cruise
Activities
LOW RISK
- Go sledding
- Having a snowball fight with members of your household
- Decorating your home
- Writing letters to Santa
MEDIUM RISK
Ice skating or skiing during less crowded days or times
HIGH RISK
Attending an indoor sporting event