SAFER COVID-19

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Introduction

SAFER COVID-19 will guide you through 5 steps to make your own plan to stay safer from COVID-19.

1. Choose an in-person activity to focus on.

2. Answer questions to help you think about your chance of getting COVID-19 during the activity.

3. Answer questions to help you think about the impact COVID-19 could have on your life.

4. Answer questions to help you think about why doing the activity is important to you.

5. Decide if doing the activity in-person is worth the risk. If it is, choose strategies from a list of ways to stay safer. This will help you make a plan that works for you.

It usually takes about 10 minutes to use SAFER COVID-19 to make your plan. For most people, it gets faster the more you use it.
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SAFER COVID-19 does not collect or save any information. Your answers are just for you. The more honest you are with yourself, the better your plan will be.

SAFER COVID-19 does not give medical advice.
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Before making your plan, let’s figure out whether it is a good idea for you to do any in-person activities right now.
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In the past 10 days:

Have you tested positive for COVID-19?

Have you had any symptoms of COVID-19?

Have you been around somebody who has COVID-19?

If YES to any of these, then you should avoid all in-person activities until you are told that it’s OK by a doctor, clinic, or the health department.

Consider getting a COVID-19 test. You can find testing locations here.

You can still use SAFER COVID-19 to make a plan to stay safer for a future in-person activity.
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You are ready to make a plan to stay safer during an in-person activity of your choice.
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Step 1

The questions we ask in Step 1 will help you choose a specific in-person activity to focus on.

An “in-person activity” is when you will be around at least one person who you don't live or stay with. This includes being with other people, and going to places where other people are nearby.

There are many, many types of in-person activities that you might choose.
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Which type of in-person activity do you want to focus on?* This field is required.
Commuting or traveling
Eating and drinking
Going to a public event or public place
Going to work or your job
Learning, going to school, or taking a class
Spending time with other people
Playing a sport or getting exercise
Running an errand or getting personal care
Taking care of your physical or mental health, getting social services, or going to appointments
Worshiping or going to a religious services
Something else
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Which of these best describes how you will be spending time with other people?* This field is required.
Celebrating a holiday
Funeral
Get-together
Party
Restaurant, bar
Wedding
Visiting a hospital
Visiting a nursing home, group home, other facility
Visiting someone in jail or prison
Spending time with people in another way
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Which of these best describes how you will be learning?* This field is required.
Adult learning class
After-school program
College
School
Tutoring
Another kind of class or program
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Which of these best describes how you will be commuting or traveling?* This field is required.
Airplane
Bus
Car
Ferry
Paratransit van
Rideshare or taxi
Subway
Train
Another form of transportation
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Which of these best describes your errand or personal care?* This field is required.
Bank
Barbershop or hair salon
Car repair
Corner store, bodega
Gas station
Grocery shopping
Laundromat
Nail salon
Picking up medicine
Post office
Recycling items at a center
Shopping for clothes, household items, or other items
Another errand
Another kind of personal care
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Which of these best describes who you will be seeing or what you will be doing?* This field is required.
Case manager
COVID-19 vaccine, flu shot, or other vaccine
Dentist
Doctor, clinic, mobile health unit
Eye doctor
Group therapy
Mental or behavioral health counselor, therapist
Needle exchange center
Parole or probation officer
Social services, such as SNAP, disability, unemployment, or housing assistance
Social worker
Support group meeting
Another kind of appointment
Something else
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Which of these best describes where you will be going to eat or drink?* This field is required.
Bar
Coffee shop
Dining hall or food court
Fast food place
Food pantry or food bank
Food truck or food cart
Picnic
Restaurant
Soup kitchen or meal center
Takeout place
Somewhere else
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Which of these best describes your sport or exercise?* This field is required.
Basketball
Baseball
Biking
Boxing
Dancing
Fishing
Football
Going to the gym
Hiking
Hunting
Martial arts
Running
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Walking
Yoga
Taking an exercise class
Another kind of exercise
Another sport
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Which of these best describes the public event or public place?* This field is required.
Casino
Festival, fair, or parade
Lecture or talk
Library
Meeting or club
Movie, concert, or show
Museum
Park
Protest, rally, or march
Sports event
Another public event
Another public place
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Which of these best describes where or how you will be worshiping?* This field is required.
Church
Mosque
Synagogue
Temple
Ceremony
Religious service
Another place of worship
Another kind of worship
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Which of these best describes your work or job?* This field is required.
Barber, hairdresser, nail technician
Childcare worker (in a center, home, after-school program, camp)
Delivery of mail or packages
Driver (bus, train, truck, rideshare, paratransit)
Factory, meatpacking, or manufacturing worker
Farmworker
Health care worker (physical or mental health)
Jail, prison, or detention facility staff
Maid, janitor, cleaning staff
Office worker
Police, fire, EMT, security
Retail worker (in a store)
Social worker, case worker, probation officer
Street vendor
Teacher or school staff (K-12, college, extracurricular)
Another work or job
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Instead of thinking about the activity in general, think about your specific activity. What is your specific activity?
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Step 2

The questions we ask in Step 2 will help you think about your chance of getting COVID-19 during your activity.

Everyone has a chance of getting COVID-19, but the chance that you could get COVID-19 during your activity depends on many things.

Think about your specific plans for your activity.

It’s OK if you’re not sure how to answer a question. Just make your best guess.
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How many people will you be with during your activity? Do not include people who are just nearby, or people you live or stay with.The more people you are with, the more likely it is that somebody has COVID-19. If even one person is infected, you could get COVID-19.
0
1
2 or more
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Will other people be nearby?The more people who are nearby, the more likely it is that somebody has COVID-19. If even one person is infected, you could get COVID-19.
YESNO
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You said you won't be with anyone during your activity, and no one else will be nearby. That doesn't sound like an in-person activity. Do you want to go back and choose a different activity?
YESNO
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Will all of the people around you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19?The more people around you who are not fully vaccinated, the more likely you are to get COVID-19.
Yes
No
Not sure
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Will anyone be within 6 feet of you?The closer you are to other people during an activity, the more likely you are to get COVID-19. A rule of thumb is to stay at least 6 feet apart, but more is better.
YESNO
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How long will the activity last?The longer you spend doing an activity with other people, the more likely you are to get COVID-19.
Less than a few minutes
Up to an hour
More than an hour
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Will you be indoors or in a closed-in space?An example of closed-in space is an outdoor dining tent that has walls. You are more likely to get COVID-19 during an activity that happens indoors or in a closed-in space.
YESNO
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Will you be eating or drinking anything?COVID-19 is not spread through food or drink. But if you are wearing a mask to stay safer, you have to take it off to eat or drink.
YESNO
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Will anyone be breathing hard near you? This can happen when they shout, sing, cheer, chant, dance, or exercise.You are more likely to get COVID-19 when people are breathing hard near you.
YESNO
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Will you touch anything that other people have touched?If you touch something that other people have touched, you are more likely to get COVID-19.
YESNO
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The more COVID-19 in your area, the more likely you are to get COVID-19.

Visit Covid ActNow to see how much COVID-19 there is in the community where your activity will take place.
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Now, think about your answers from Step 2. How worried are you about getting COVID-19 during your activity?* This field is required.There is no right or wrong answer. Just be honest with yourself.
very worried
somewhat worried
not worried
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Step 3

The questions we ask in Step 3 are meant to help you think about the impact that COVID-19 could have on your life.

Remember that it’s OK if you’re not sure how to answer a question. Just make your best guess.

Anyone can get sick from COVID-19, but some things make it even harder.
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Are you fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19?If you are not fully vaccinated and boosted, you may have a higher chance of getting very sick with COVID-19.
YESNO
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Are you 65 or older?If you are 65 or older, you may have a higher chance of getting very sick with COVID-19.
YESNO
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Are you overweight or obese?If you are overweight or obese, you may have a higher chance of getting very sick with COVID-19.
YESNO
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Have you ever smoked or vaped regularly?If you have ever smoked or vaped regularly, you may have a higher chance of getting very sick with COVID-19.
YESNO
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Are you pregnant?If you are pregnant, you may have a higher chance of getting very sick with COVID-19.
Yes
No
Not sure
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Do you have any of these conditions? Check all that apply.If you have one or more of these conditions, you may have a higher chance of getting very sick with COVID-19.
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic liver disease
Chronic lung disease, including asthma that needs an inhaler or other medicine
Cystic fibrosis
Dementia or other neurological condition
Diabetes (type 1 or 2)
Down syndrome
Heart condition, including high blood pressure
HIV/AIDS
Immunocompromised or weakened immune system
Mental health condition
On dialysis
Organ or blood stem cell transplant
Sickle cell disease
Stroke or other cerebrovascular disease
Substance use disorder
Thalassemia
Tuberculosis
Use of prescription steroids or immune weakening medicine
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Who do you currently live or stay with? Check all that apply.
Family members
Spouse, partner, or significant other
Roommate or friend
Live-in childcare provider (for example, a nanny)
Live-in healthcare provider (for example, a nurse or home health aide)
Someone else
You don’t live or stay with anyone
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Who do you spend time with in a typical week? Check all that apply.
Family members
Spouse, partner, or significant other
Friends
Co-workers, employees
Classmates, teachers, students
People who work where you live or stay (for example, a babysitter, social worker, housekeeper)
People whose home you work in
People you take care of
Neighbors
Other community members (for example, at a place of worship or a community garden)
Other people
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Think about any people you live or stay with. Do any of them have risk factors for getting very sick with COVID-19? These include being unvaccinated, being age 65 or older, being overweight or obese, being pregnant, having ever vaped or smoked regularly, or having certain health conditions.If any of these people have one or more of these risk factors, they may have a higher chance of getting very sick with COVID-19.
Yes
No
Not sure
You don't live or stay with anyone
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Do you take care of anyone who cannot take care of themselves?For example, you may take care of a child, an elderly relative, or someone with an illness or disability.
YESNO
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If you get COVID-19, is there someone else who could take care of them instead?If no one else could take care of them, it could make things harder for you and for them.
YESNO
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If you get COVID-19, you need to isolate (stay away from other people, including the people you live or stay with). Would you have a safe place to isolate?If you don't have a safe place to isolate, you could be more likely to spread COVID-19.
YESNO
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If you get so sick from COVID-19 that you can’t take care of yourself, is there someone who could take care of you?If you get COVID-19, you might need someone to take care of you. Even if you have someone to take care of you, it could be hard for them, and they could get COVID-19.
YESNO
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If you get very sick from COVID-19, do you think you could get the medical care you need?If you could not get the medical care you need, it could be harder for you to get better from COVID-19.
YESNO
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If you get COVID-19, which parts of your life might be affected? There may be more than one. Check all that apply.
Meeting your basic needs, including food, shelter, money, safety, and legal obligations
Relationships with other people, including friends, family, co-workers
Work, job
School
Fun activities
Mental health and emotional well-being
Fitness or wellness
Being able to take care of other people
Being able to attend an important event, such as a wedding, graduation, or protest
Activities with other people, such as meetings, religious services, sports events
Important opportunities, such as scholarships, interviews, auditions
Other parts of your life
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Now, think about your answers to the questions in Step 3. How worried are you about the impact that getting COVID-19 could have on your life?* This field is required.There is no right or wrong answer. Just be honest with yourself.
very worried
somewhat worried
not worried
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Step 4

The questions we ask in Step 4 will help you think about the importance of your activity to you.

Remember that it’s OK if you’re not sure how to answer a question. Just make your best guess.
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Step 4

You chose this activity to focus on: {insteadOf}

The questions we ask in Step 4 will help you think about the importance of this activity to you.

Remember that it’s OK if you’re not sure how to answer a question. Just make your best guess.
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Why is this activity important to you? There may be multiple reasons, so check all that apply.
Meeting your basic needs, including food, shelter, money, safety, and legal obligations
Building and strengthening relationships with other people, including friends, family, co-workers
Lowering stress, such as relaxing, blowing off steam, having fun, being mindful
Managing mental health and emotional well-being, such as getting support from other people, doing something that you feel good about, managing mental health issues
Managing physical health and wellness, such as taking care of your body, managing health conditions
Expressing your religious, cultural, personal, or political beliefs and values
Helping other people, such as volunteering, taking care of others
Connecting to a community, such as being part of a group, sharing experiences
Helping you grow as a person, such as learning new things, trying new experiences, exploring new places, networking
Other parts of your life
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Based on your answer, how important is this activity to you?* This field is required.There is no right or wrong answer. Just be honest with yourself.
very important
somewhat important
not important
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Step 5

From what you said,

Your activity is: {insteadOf}

You are {nowThink} about getting COVID-19 during this activity.

You are {nowThink139} about the impact of getting COVID-19 on your life.

Your activity is {basedOn140} to you.

You can use these answers to decide whether doing the activity in person is worth the chance of getting COVID-19.

If you decide to do the activity in person, you can make a plan to stay safer.

If you decide not to do the activity in person, you could still look for a virtual option.
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Step 5

From what you said,

You are {nowThink} about getting COVID-19 during your activity.

You are {nowThink139} about the impact of getting COVID-19 on your life.

Your activity is {basedOn140} to you.

You can use these answers to decide whether doing the activity in person is worth the chance of getting COVID-19.

If you decide to do your activity in person, you can make a plan to stay safer.

If you decide not to do your activity in person, you could still look for a virtual option.
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Do you still plan to do this activity in person?* This field is required.There is no right or wrong answer. Make the decision that works for you.
Yes
No
Not sure
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Even though you are not sure, you can make a plan to stay safer, just in case.

Make your plan by choosing strategies to help you stay safer from COVID-19 during your activity. There are many strategies to choose from. Think about how you could apply each strategy to your specific activity. Choose the ones that work for you.
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You can make your plan by choosing strategies to help you stay safer from COVID-19 during your activity. There are many strategies to choose from. Think about how you could apply each strategy to your specific activity. Choose the ones that work for you.
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Each of the strategies can help protect you. But none of the strategies are perfect, so adding more strategies will protect you more.

Sometimes, you might not be able to use all the strategies, and that’s okay. The more you can use, the better.

There are no right or wrong answers. Make a plan that works for you.
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SAFER COVID-19 Plan - {insteadOf}Check all of the strategies that you want to include in your plan. Or you can print a blank plan, so you can keep it handy.
Get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 boosters. This is one of the best ways to protect against severe illness.
Wear a mask over your nose and mouth anytime you are around people who you don’t live or stay with. Only take the mask off if you are eating or drinking.
Stay farther away from people, especially if they are breathing hard (like when they shout, cheer, sing, chant, dance, or exercise). The general rule is 6 feet, but farther is better.
Choose to go to a larger place where people can stay farther apart.
Stay outdoors. If you can't, spend less time indoors. If you have to be indoors, open windows and doors to the outside, or ask someone else to do it.
Spend time with fewer people. One way is to do the activity when it is less crowded. You can go at a time that is less busy, or go to a place that limits the number of people allowed.
Spend less time with other people.
Avoid eating and drinking near other people. If you can’t avoid it, limit the time you spend eating and drinking near other people.
Avoid touching people. One way is to interact with people is using a smile, wave, or kind words. If you can’t avoid it, reduce the number of people you touch.
Avoid touching things that others have touched, like door handles and surfaces. You can also use wipes to clean things before touching them.
If you can, do the activity less often in person in the future. One way is to see if there is a virtual option.
Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds. If you can’t wash your hands, use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your face.
Learn about COVID-19 restrictions in your area that might affect your activity.
Ask, call, or check online to find out how the person or place in charge of the activity is keeping people safer from COVID-19.
Talk to others about how they plan to stay safer from COVID-19.
Encourage others to use SAFER COVID-19.
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SAFER COVID-19 PlanCheck all of the strategies that you want to include in your plan. Or you can print a blank plan, so you can keep it handy.
Get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 boosters. This is one of the best ways to protect against severe illness.
Wear a mask over your nose and mouth anytime you are around people who you don’t live or stay with. Only take the mask off if you are eating or drinking.
Stay farther away from people, especially if they are breathing hard (like when they shout, cheer, sing, chant, dance, or exercise). The general rule is 6 feet, but farther is better.
Choose to go to a larger place where people can stay farther apart.
Stay outdoors. If you can't, spend less time indoors. If you have to be indoors, open windows and doors to the outside, or ask someone else to do it.
Spend time with fewer people. One way is to do the activity when it is less crowded. You can go at a time that is less busy, or go to a place that limits the number of people allowed.
Spend less time with other people.
Avoid eating and drinking near other people. If you can’t avoid it, limit the time you spend eating and drinking near other people.
Avoid touching people. One way is to interact with people is using a smile, wave, or kind words. If you can’t avoid it, reduce the number of people you touch.
Avoid touching things that others have touched, like door handles and surfaces. You can also use wipes to clean things before touching them.
If you can, do the activity less often in person in the future. One way is to see if there is a virtual option.
Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds. If you can’t wash your hands, use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your face.
Learn about COVID-19 restrictions in your area that might affect your activity.
Ask, call, or check online to find out how the person or place in charge of the activity is keeping people safer from COVID-19.
Talk to others about how they plan to stay safer from COVID-19.
Encourage others to use SAFER COVID-19.
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Congratulations!

You have made a plan to stay safer from COVID-19. You can learn about how to successfully use your plan on the SAFER COVID-19 website.

You can use SAFER COVID-19 to make plans for different in-person activities. You can also use this tool the next time you do this activity. You might have different answers, which could change your plan to stay safer.

What would you like to do now?

Find out more about how to successfully use your strategies

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You have decided not to do your activity in-person.

Our website offers information about virtual options. You can also use SAFER COVID-19 to make plans for other in-person activities.

What would you like to do now?

Find out more about virtual options

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Thanks for using SAFER COVID-19. What would you like to do now?

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