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With novel coronavirus spreading seemingly everywhere, is it even safe to go to the doctor's office or clinic? won't those places increase my risk of contracting covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It might not be: We are currently seeing the majority of our patients via telemedicine. We clean our clinic often and seat people at least 6 feet apart. Our patients must wear masks. So do our providers. However, when you are out in public there is no guarantee you won't get infected.

Answered 5/8/2020

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