With restriction measures becoming more and more flexible in several Brazilian cities (such as the reopening of cinemas and museums), how can we know which type of activity offers more or less risk of contracting Covid-19?

The answer to this question is backed by a study by experts from the task force against Covid-19 and the Infectious Diseases Committee of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) in the United States. The team prepared a table, that was released on September 7th, which analyses the chances of contracting the disease under various scenarios.

All activities were classified considering that people would be wearing masks, keeping a distance of at least two meters, and washing their hands whenever possible. Without these precautions, no activity would be at low risk of contagion.

The table acts as a base, but it is important to take into consideration where you live. For example: walking on the street is listed as “low to moderate” risk. But if the streets where you live are full of people who are not wearing masks, the chances of contagion increase. Check out the table below:

LOW

Opening the mail

Getting restaurant takeout

Pumping gasoline

Playing tennis

Going camping

LOW to MODERATE 

Grocery shopping

Going for a walk, run or bike ride with others

Staying at a hotel for two nights

Sitting in the doctor’s waiting room

Go to a library or museum

Eating at a restaurant (outside)

Walk in a busy downtown street

Spending an hour at the playground

MODERATE

Having dinner at someone else’s house

Attending a backyard barbecue

Going to a beach or shopping mall

Sending children to school, camp, or day-care

Working in an office building for a week

Swimming in a public pool

Visiting an elderly relative or friend at their home

MODERATE to HIGH

Going to a hair salon or barber shop

Eating in a restaurant (inside)

Going to wedding or funeral

Travelling by plane

Playing basketball

Hugging or shaking hands when greeting a friend

HIGH

Eating at a buffet

Working out at a gym

Going to an amusement park or a movie theatre

Going to a large music concert or sporting event in the stadium

Going to religious worship with 500 or more 

Going to a bar

Sources: BBC Brasil and Texas Medical Association

Questions

1) Which group conducted the study?

a) The World Health Association
b) The Texas Medical Association
c) The United States Medical Association
d) The Medical Association of Canada

2) What do you think about easing safety measures in Brazil?

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