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Our life has dramatically changed in March of 2020 as the result of the coronavirus outbreak. We successfully battled the first peak of the pandemic but now we are facing a treacherous second wave and we need to stay vigilant to avoid transmission of the disease.
Following analysis of 55,000 COVID-19 cases in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) Joint Mission identified the high risk populations as people of older age and people with certain previously existing conditions.
According to the US Center for Disease Control (CDC), other conditions may also compromise the immune system and therefore place patients at increased risk.
People with obesity may be at an increased risk for developing a severe case of COVID-19 disease.
The more people get vaccinated the less transmission we see. We are in the 4th surge of the virus and 95% of the hospitalized patients are non-vaccinated. Transmission allows the virus to replicate and mutate and develop new forms that may be resistent to all current vaccines and then we will be in the same situation we were in the beginning of 2020. The current virus surge is the result of the resistence to vaccination by many. Yes, you can still get the viral illness if you are vaccinated but the likelihood of severe illness, hospitalization and death is much smaller. Please listen to reliable sources only, not the fake news. We experience this every day in the hospital.
The best defense is to get vaccinated and try to avoid exposure. Take time to remember throughout the day that health is a top priority. Take extra measures to put the recommended 6 foot (2 meters) physical distance between yourself and other people to further reduce your risk of being exposed to the virus.
The short answer is YES, IT IS SAFE! The healthcare system very quickly adapted to the new conditions. There are visit types that can be completed in a telehealth format, from your home with a smartphone, tablet or home computer. The office visits have changed to maximize patient safety. There is more time allowed to clean equipment between patient visits, the staff is carefully monitored and checked every day. We have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to provide ongoing protection. Patients, who need surgery will be tested for the COVID-19 virus by molecular tests (not antibody test) before surgery and will be appropriately isolated throughout the hospitalization.
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