Summer music festivals have returned — just in time for the latest coronavirus surge

“If you’re going with a group, make sure that everyone in your group is also fully vaccinated, and try to stay with them,” Alcaide advised. She recommended following other well-known guidelines, like physical distancing, but acknowledged it’s harder to find a safe distance surrounded by crowds of singing, shouting people. When in doubt, even outdoors, she said, “consider wearing a mask if you don’t feel safe.”