With vaccines, boosters and rapid tests approved and widely available — public health officials say Thanksgiving is a go. Yet, COVID-19 is still here and cases are rising nationally and locally. This week I spoke with MedStar Health Infectious Diseases specialist Dr. Maria Elena Ruiz. She talks about why it’s important for all Thanksgiving guests to be on the same page about COVID, how to talk about the virus with your loved ones and what the best safety measures are.
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