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Hello, if my 19 year old son, who lives in chicago (6 hrs away) by himself should contract coronavirus, what is best practice for us to help him? what to do in case

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

No travel: Nothing for you to do other than wish him well and make sure he has enough funds to stay where he is. He is an adult who should follow guidelines: if symptoms are mild, self-quarantine at home until recovery; if severe call health provider for instructions

Answered 3/18/2020

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A member asked:

Hello, if my 19 year old son, who lives in chicago (6 hrs away) by himself should contract coronavirus, what is best practice for us to help him? what to do in case

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

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