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Hi, flying jhb to dbn 18th december. i'm healthy 56 yr old. no covid symptoms or exposure. staying in dbn with 85 year old parents. my father is diabetic. am i a risk to parents? what special precautions can i take to safeguard parents ?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

COVID ISSUES: STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU GET A COVID TEST DONE AND IT HAS TO BE NEGATIVE BEFORE YOU VISIT YOUR PARENTS/. WHEN FLYING RECOMMEND THAT YOU DOUBLE MASK AND USE GLOVES WITH SANITISER. THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK WHEN YOU VISIT ELDERLY PARENTS THEY ARE IN THE HIGH RISK GROUP. GET COVID TEST DOEN 3-4 DAYS BEFORE TRIP.

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Answered 12/21/2020

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Do not visit?: Safest is to forgo visit. Check with local recommendations. Get COVID test 2-3 days before u go. At their house isolate yourself 10-14 days. Do not share bath room. Practice Death Defying Distancing at all times. Everyone wear masks. Cross fingers. Pray. Keep safe.

Answered 12/19/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, flying jhb to dbn 18th december. i'm healthy 56 yr old. no covid symptoms or exposure. staying in dbn with 85 year old parents. my father is diabetic. am i a risk to parents? what special precautions can i take to safeguard parents ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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