News Before you go to that July 4 barbecue, assess COVID-19 risk and take precautions July 3, 2020Dr. Neil Skolnik, Opinion contributorComments Off on Before you go to that July 4 barbecue, assess COVID-19 risk and take precautions Small gatherings are legal. But, we need to be careful not to confuse the fact that something is legal with the question of whether it's a good idea.