Infectious disease specialist offers guidance for staying safe on public transit

Plus, Americans are struggling to get a hold of life-saving COVID-19 treatments, like Paxlovid, even though the U.S. stocked up months ago.

By Claire Hyman
Train mask
Commuters wear face masks and social distance while riding an M Train, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in New York's subway system. Mary Altaffer/Associated Press
Train mask
Commuters wear face masks and social distance while riding an M Train, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in New York's subway system. Mary Altaffer/Associated Press

Infectious disease specialist offers guidance for staying safe on public transit

Plus, Americans are struggling to get a hold of life-saving COVID-19 treatments, like Paxlovid, even though the U.S. stocked up months ago.

By Claire Hyman
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Reset checks in with infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina to get the latest guidance on how to avoid contracting COVID-19 while on a train, plane or bus as cases increase 52 percent in the U.S. and 80 percent in Illinois. We also learn about the barriers at-risk patients face in accessing live-saving COVID-19 treatments, like Paxlovid.

GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care