"Hi everyone! This is Dr. Stephanie Camaglia Resnick. I'm a board certified internist and one of the medical directors for Virtual Primary Care at Oscar.
I know the weather's getting better, and I bet you want to participate in some spring break activities. I know I do. But sadly, I have to remind you, we're still in the pandemic, so there are still some restrictions.
Travel still isn't recommended, so it's best if you can stay home and find activities you can do locally.
If you want to hang out with others outside of your pod or household, limit the number of other people you interact with.
Tips for staying safe
Don't forget the three basic tenets of safety during the pandemic:
Continue social distancing with at least six feet, keeping in mind that outdoors tends to be safer than indoors
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
When you're unable to wash your hands with soap and water, using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Getting the vaccine
Now's a good time to see if you're eligible to get the vaccine.
Eligibility varies from location to location so pay attention to local resources (opens in new tab). You often need an appointment, so I recommend you plan ahead.
For those who are vaccinated, you have some looser restrictions available to you, but I want to remind you that this pandemic is ever evolving. There are some new variants that are starting to come out so pay attention to all the guidelines as I expect they might be updated from time to time.
Likewise, local restrictions such as curfews and quarantines will be evolving so make sure to pay attention to any changes that may occur.
I know this spring break isn't exactly what we were hoping it would be. But the pandemic is getting better. It takes a village and we will get through this together."
Updated April 9, 2021
*Virtual providers like Dr. Reznick are employed by Oscar Medical Group and are not employed by Oscar Health, Inc.
This content does not constitute medical advice and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, including diagnosis or treatment. Contact your physician with any questions you may have regarding COVID-19 or your personal health. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911 for immediate assistance.
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