What should you do if you have a health problem that isn't related to COVID-19 and need to see a doctor? Or what if you or a loved one has a health emergency in the midst of the outbreak? What to know:
In many places, concern about the spread of COVID-19 has closed and canceled just about everything that’s not essential. Hospitals and clinics are very busy testing and taking care of people who may have the virus. So what should you do if you have another health problem and need to see a doctor? Or what if you or a loved one has a health emergency in the midst of theThe details depend on where you live and how many people are sick with COVID-19 in your community.
It’s important to know that “elective” isn’t the same as “optional.” Doctors call anything that’s planned in advance an elective procedure. So think mammograms, colonoscopies, tonsillectomies, and more.
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