COVID variants: What you should do

 

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Healthy living tips from your friends at Ochsner MUST-READS EDITION Today's issue is all about the latest on COVID-19 We've got a lot to cover today. You've probably been hearing about the variants, or new versions, of COVID-19. Our infectious disease experts have great advice on how to protect yourself and your family. Does that include wearing two masks? Our doctors weigh in. We've also got updates on some of the more unusual symptoms of COVID and how long recovery from the disease can take. We also discuss special considerations for people with disabilities.  And check out this podcast with Sandra Kemmerly, MD, as she discusses how medical care for COVID-19 patients has changed since the beginning of the pandemic. The new COVID-19 variants The new versions of COVID-19 are spreading rapidly. One way to slow the spread: Take wearing a mask more seriously than ever. Are two masks better than one? You might have noticed that more people are doubling up on their masks. Is this necessary to protect yourself from COVID-19? And what type of mask is best? FEATURED VIDEO The numbers aren't clear yet Katherine Baumgarten, MD, says reaching herd immunity is our goal, but the percentage of people required to reach herd immunity isn't yet known. We want to immunize as many people as possible. The weird symptoms of COVID "COVID tongue" and skin rashes are two of the more unusual symptoms of a disease people often think of as primarily a respiratory condition. How long does COVID-19 recovery take? Recovery time can be shorter, like getting over a case of the flu, but severe cases can take weeks or even months. Special COVID considerations for those with disabilities Sandra Kemmerly, MD, has great tips for people with disabilities and members of their household. Keep up with the latest on COVID-19 Learn about testing, vaccines and more VISIT OCHSNER.ORG/CORONAVIRUS About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe. Ochsner Health  |  1514 Jefferson Highway  |  New Orleans, LA 70121 ©2021 Ochsner Health  |  Privacy Policy All rights reserved.