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Is it safe to see family over Thanksgiving? And other holiday pandemic tips.

Allison Ashford, MD
Conditions
November 20, 2020

I received so many messages from my last post, and I figured it would be useful to perhaps answer some of them for all to see.

Is it safe to see family over Thanksgiving?

Yes. If you live with them. That’s it. The only potentially safe alternative is requiring guests to self-quarantine at home for two weeks prior. Unfortunately, it’s already less …

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Is it safe to see family over Thanksgiving? And other holiday pandemic tips.

We are making sacrifices for you. Please make a sacrifice for us.

Allison Ashford, MD
Conditions
November 17, 2020

I rarely post more than pictures on Facebook. In fact, I rarely use Facebook for much of anything anymore. But I need you all to just listen for a second.

I’m scared. For you and for me.

I need you all to take a minute and think of the last time that you interacted in-person with someone who does not live in your home. Did you …

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We are making sacrifices for you. Please make a sacrifice for us.

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