Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?
4 years ago

Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?

Associated Press  

Which winter sports are safest to play during the pandemic? The best physical activities for limiting the risk of coronavirus infections are the ones you do alone or with members of your household, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Staying active during the pandemic is important for mental and physical health, says Dr. Michael Terry, who specializes in sports medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Winter activities that limit the risk of infection include individual sports such as skiing, snowshoeing, and figure skating, he says. Contact sports like hockey or wrestling with people who live outside of your household raise the possibility of spreading the virus.

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