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If you’re planning to vote at your local polling center on November 3rd, there are some things to keep in mind when it comes to your health, and the health of those around you.
Dr. Michael Hoaglin shares safety tips for voting in person in this latest "From the Frontlines" video (opens in new tab).
Video Transcript
“Hi I’m Dr. Mike Hoaglin, and I’m a virtual primary care physician with Oscar Medical Group specializing in emergency medicine.
Election day is fast approaching. In a previous video, my colleague Dr. Thuc Huynh shared advice for minimizing your risk of exposure to COVID-19 (opens in new tab), by voting by mail or voting early. Today, I’m going to share some safety tips if you do decide to vote on Election Day.
First, call your polling site ahead of time to see what times are usually less crowded or ask if curbside voting is an option. When heading out to your polling site, remember to bring and wear your mask, hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol and bring your own pen!
Use your hand sanitizer, or if possible wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, after voting. If you wear contacts, consider wearing your glasses, as glasses can act as a protective barrier for your eyes from repository droplets.
Once you're at your voting site, remember to practice social distancing as much as possible, and try to stay at least 6 feet away from others.