Doc Osner

  Have fun and be safe this holiday weekend! Here are some recommendations. In short: - Be safe in general. Don't drink and drive and please be careful with fireworks--hospitals are busy enough. - Test yourself for COVID19 before you go to a party (rapid tests are great for this! Get free rapid tests at www.covid.gov ). - Outdoor parties are better, indoor is higher risk. - Mask if you're indoors and/or if you have risk factors (lung issues, weakened immune system, diabetes, cancer, older age, etc). - Get tested about 5 days after a big party/exposure or if you develop symptoms. - If you have symptoms and your home test is negative, either do another home test in 24-48 hours or get a lab PCR test. - Get vaccinated/boosted. - If you're sick, don't go to the party: There are other viruses out there too, such as the flu (and no one wants to share your virus!) - Again, be careful in general and also note that fireworks and alcohol don't mix well. Have a great long weeke...

  Public Service Announcement...and a funny dog photo. Case counts are unfortunately rising in the DE/PA/NJ region. I saw more covid cases in my last 2 shifts than in the past 6+ weeks (some were pretty sick, most are doing ok), and we're also seeing influenza... SO, if you're going to any big events or parties and you don't want to share viruses: - Be nice and test yourself beforehand. - Outside is best. - If inside, mask if possible and open some doors/windows (still some risk). - Don't cough on other people...duh. - Get your boosters, please. - Be reasonable humans: if you're sick, don't go. Have a nice day!