Your guide to going outside (safely) right now
We want to go outside. But it’s still important to stay safe, which means not getting sick, and not getting others sick. Here’s what you need to know.
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Many of us have been inside for a long time. And we want to go outside.
Under the stay-at-home order, we’re allowed to go outside for exercise, and essential activities. And Gov. Tom Wolf acknowledged that it’s important for our physical — and mental — health.
“As the weather warms and daylight lengthens, enjoying time outdoors is an important way to manage stress,” Wolf said. “As we start to take measured, limited steps to reopen our commonwealth, reopening these industries will help to rebuild our economy and strengthen our mental health.”
It’s still important to stay safe, which means not getting sick, and not getting others sick. Here’s what you need to know.
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