Post by Nadica (She/Her) on Aug 16, 2024 2:08:09 GMT
Doctor warns people to stay protected as COVID-19 cases rise in the ArkLaTex - Published Aug 14, 2024
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 cases are on the rise all over the country, especially in the ArkLaTex.
This region has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate, according to local medical experts.
KSLA News 12 met with Dr. Joseph Bocchini on Wednesday (Aug. 14) to discuss what people can do to help keep themselves protected.
“It’s really important that we pay attention to the fact that this virus in our community. So, I think the important thing is that if anybody has any respiratory symptoms or other symptoms that be consistent with COVID, they need to see their physician and have a test done,” Dr. Bocchini said.
He recommends to social distance when indoors and wear a mask when you can. The doctor also said that a new COVID-19 vaccinee designed to protect people from the current strain going around will not come out until the fall.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 cases are on the rise all over the country, especially in the ArkLaTex.
This region has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate, according to local medical experts.
KSLA News 12 met with Dr. Joseph Bocchini on Wednesday (Aug. 14) to discuss what people can do to help keep themselves protected.
“It’s really important that we pay attention to the fact that this virus in our community. So, I think the important thing is that if anybody has any respiratory symptoms or other symptoms that be consistent with COVID, they need to see their physician and have a test done,” Dr. Bocchini said.
He recommends to social distance when indoors and wear a mask when you can. The doctor also said that a new COVID-19 vaccinee designed to protect people from the current strain going around will not come out until the fall.