MADISON, (Wis.) — New guidance from the DHS includes recommendations for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people during spring and summer activities.
The guidancelists specific activities like beaches, farmers markets, public pools, play dates, and more. It also lists guidance for gatherings.
“As we start to get back to some of the activities we love this spring and summer, it’s critical we continue following public health best practices,” said DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk. “Please continue to wear a mask in public, keep six feet apart from others, get tested if you have symptoms, and get vaccinated when you are able. These are necessary strategies while COVID-19 continues to spread and most of our state is still unvaccinated.”
Whether or not you are fully vaccinated, if you choose to attend or host a gathering, DHS said there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19:
- Keep the gathering small, preferably with only one other household.
- Hold the gathering outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces throughout the gathering.
- Frequently wash your hands before and after touching shared surfaces.
- Avoid crowds and large events.
- Avoid gathering if you are sick or think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
