How safe is a doctor's office, not er or urgent care, during covid? thinking of waiting room, then exam room, close to doctors and nurses. trying to decide on a visit for something that is not urgent?

Perfectly Safe: All medical facilities take precautions to prevent transmission of any diseases from one person to another. Physicians and staff would not be at work if they were sick, and since everyone is wearing masks and maintains a six foot distance, that chance of transmission is less than 1%.

COVID 19 concerns: Most medical providers have enhanced protocols to prevent disease transmission. Providers with smaller waiting rooms often have people wait in their vehicles until they are actually ready to be seen. Furniture is usually arranged to allow for social distancing. Waiting rooms and treatment rooms are usually cleaned often. Masks are required. Consider telemedicine if concerned.