Recovered from COVID-19? 5 things to know
If you’ve caught and recovered from COVID-19, you might be wondering what that means. Are you immune to the virus now? Can you go out in public without wearing a mask? Is it safe to travel or attend large gatherings? Do you still need to practice social distancing?
We checked with our Chief Infection Control Officer Roy Chemaly, M.D. He shared these five Dos and Don’ts to help guide you.
1. DON’T assume...
What constitutes a ‘safe’ gathering during the pandemic?
Your sister’s tiny outdoor wedding is less than two months away. Your nephew’s family-only backyard birthday party — complete with bounce...
How to prepare for a fall/winter COVID-19 surge: Advice for cancer patients and caregivers
With infection rates on the rise around the world and cooler temperatures driving people back indoors, we’re seeing the start of a fall and...
How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Got plans for a big Thanksgiving Day celebration? Not so fast.
Before you send out those feast invitations or make those travel arrangements, keep in mind that there continue to be tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in the United States each day, and we’re not anywhere close to achieving herd immunity.
That means the risk of COVID-19 infection is still very real — and should be weighed carefully before you...
Holiday travel during the COVID-19 pandemic: Is it safe?
Whether you’re itching to take a vacation, wanting to visit extended family and friends for the holidays, or needing to travel for cancer...
Does cancer treatment cause unwanted weight gain?
Weight loss is a common side effect of some cancer treatments. But sometimes, the opposite happens — and patients end up packing on the pounds...