Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said: "We must all be aware that we live in a hazardous environment and there is a certain degree of risk." "We must do our best. Manage risk, because we recognize that grandmother is in danger."

People over 65 are considered at increased risk of contracting Covid-19. This may be partly related to age, but secondary diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, etc. are also more common. D. Schaffner said: “[Kovid-19] is more likely to send her to the hospital and make her very serious sick".

Chafner said that figuring out when to visit grandparents depends a lot on your commitment to preventative measures. Have you ever lived at home? Wear a mask? Do you use hand sanitizer freely? Follow the six-foot rule? Schaffner said: "If not, then visit Grandma." “If you have, you can find how to proceed with caution.”

It is important to remember that people will not experience the symptoms of Covid-19 and can still spread it. Therefore, please understand that you can become a carrier. (Obviously, if someone feels sick, no one can visit anyone, regardless of grandparents or others.) Schaffner said that if you decide to visit, be sure to follow the six-foot rule. "You want to hug your grandmother, but don't hug her with four."

Schaffner did not recommend visiting in large quantities, wearing masks and visiting at shorter times. He said: "I'm not talking about 10 minutes, but you will have your own ideas about short content." “In the transition to new standards, we must act carefully. We must pay particular attention to those who are more likely to get sick. ” Serious version. "