The best way to protect yourself from getting COVID is to get vaccinated. Once you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. Additionally, you can protect yourself and others by wearing a mask in public spaces, social distancing from others, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, washing your hands frequently, covering your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, and cleaning and disinfecting regularly.