How to enjoy summer in a pandemic
Don't kid yourself—beaches will definitely be more crowded than this. (takahiro taguchi / Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies, and a tutorial on making your own mask.Summer is a time for fun. A time for the beach, vacations, and cookouts with friends and family. We get it—it’s hard to resist the temptation of hot sun, cool waves, and good company, even as a pandemic rages across the country.But even in states where the virus seems to be under control, there’s no 100 percent-effective way to safely go outside. All you can do is choose how to mitigate the risk you take. But when you’re trying to get a taste of that sweet, sweet summer, it’s important to remember that your decisions can also affect the people you’re with.Some general rulesWithout a strong foundation, your coronavirus...