4 Dimensions of Safety

Mayo Clinic doctors say there are four dimensions to keep in mind when it comes to staying safe during the pandemic.

Of summer is still more than a week away - but the summer-like weather is already here.

Combine that with more businesses reopening and you're probably starting to make some plans for your family.

Kimt news 3's raquel hellman is joining us live with how you and your loved ones can get out and about - while staying safe.

Live covid summer-live vo-2 katie - whether you bring your family here to the park for a picnic - or you go out to eat at a local restaurant - mayo clinic doctors say there are four dimensions to keep in mind when it comes to staying safe during the pandemic.

The first one is people.

That means how busy the area is.

So if i was in a crowded area - instead of this relatively quiet park - i would be at a much higher risk of being infected.

Covid summer-live vo-1 covid summer-live vo-4 the next dimension is time.

How long we're spending somewhere - like a restaurant.

Going to get curbside pick-up or take out has a lower risk than sitting down for a meal.

The third dimension is place - which refers to whether the activity is taking place inside or outside.

This one is particulary important right now as restaurants across minnesota get ready to open for indoor seating starting tomorrow.xxx covid summer-live sot-1 covid summer-live sot-4 we know that transmission is much less likely to occur in outdoor settings.

So if you go to a restaurant for example and you have an option to sit out on a patio rather than inside the restaurant itself, that's another decision you can make to reduce your risk.

Covid summer-live sot-3 the fourth dimension of safety is space.

So how much space do i have around me - and how much control do i have over that space.

Doctor rajapakse says you can use the four dimensions - so people - time - place - and space as a tool to asses risk in any situation that you're thinking of as you make plans outside of your home.

Live in rochester- raquel hellman kimt news three.

/ thanks raquel.

There have been many questions asking if weather and temperature affect the spread of covid-19.

According to the c-d-c - - it's unknown.

Some other viruses - like those that cause the common cold and flu - spread more during cold weather months but that does not mean it is impossible to become sick with these viruses during other months.

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