With July Fourth around the corner, many families are looking for fun ways to spend the holidays. But with the number of new cases of COVID-19 rising rapidly, infectious disease experts we say should not throw caution to the wind.

According to The Washington Post, while summer temperatures have not caused a drop in the prevalence of the coronavirus as many predicted, the warm weather does offer lots of opportunity for outdoor activities which experts say is a whole lot safer than being indoors.

“We have very little evidence of outdoor transmission. It’s not zero—there are definitely cases reported—but it’s much, much lower than inside,” Said Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, an infectious disease physician at the University of Washington.

Here are some guidelines to keep in mind for safe, summertime fun:

Public restrooms. Chances are if you are outdoors all day, you may have to use public facilities. Snoeyenbos told the Post that you should wear a mask and wash your hands before entering. Close the lid. if there is one, before you flush and wash your hands with soap and water again. According to Huffpost, the best way to dry your hands is with a paper towel that you discard afterwards.

Restaurants. Donald Schaffner, a food microbiologist from Rutgers University, said it is not the food that poses a risk of infection but the restaurant itself. Your best bet is takeout, he told the Post. If you do opt to dine at an eatery, sit outside away from other patrons and make sure servers wear masks.

Outdoor exercise venues. Infectious disease experts say that while exercisers tend to breathe more heavily due to exertion, if you are outdoors and spaced far apart, the risk of infection is low. According to Vox, as long as you maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other people, and you aren’t in a high risk group, you should be fine.

Outdoor markets. Avoiding crowds is key, says Schaffner, who said there should be some kind of traffic control set up in these markets to avoid clogging pathways. Try to avoid lingering over produce or other items and wash all goods carefully when you get home. According to some experts, farmer’s markets and food vendors may be your safest bet since new rules have been enforced. Markets now display pre-packaged goods and there’s no sampling. “You’re outside, there’s fresh air moving and the supply chain is shorter,” noted epidemiologist Yvonne Michael.

Barbecues. Experts say barbecues may be a pretty high-risk activity since people are mingling, eating without masks and drinking alcohol. 

Swimming. Experts told the Post said there is no evidence to suggest the virus is transmitted in water, but if you are heading to the beach or pool, wear a mask if your need to use a locker room and stay 6 feet apart from other bathers.