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hi I’m Chris and you’re watching coping with co19 today we’re going to be talking about some of the steps you can take to stay safe as we slowly lift our restrictions keep wearing a mask when you’re outside your home there’s a broad consensus among medical professionals that wearing a mask will help contain the virus	Chris: Hi, I’m Chris and you’re watching Coping with COVID-19. Today we’re going to be talking about some of the steps you can take to stay safe as we slowly lift our restrictions. What to do as restrictions change Chris: Keep wearing a mask when you’re outside your home. Sue: There’s a broad consensus among medical professionals that wearing a mask will help contain the virus.