As many of us are learning for the first time, telemedicine is a great way to get accurate and convenient care safely from home. 

As Christian Klaus, D.O. regional director of Family Medicine at Carilion Clinic puts it, “Telemedicine is us being able to provide virtual care for our patients at a distance.”

This Father’s Day is a great time to check in on your dad to see how COVID-19 prevention guidelines are affecting him—especially if he lives alone.

By now we are all familiar with the essential guidelines for preventing the spread of the virus:

While many public pools have decided to remain closed until further notice, some hotels, apartment communities and fitness facilities like Carilion Wellness are working on procedures for how and when they can safely open theirs.

Currently, there is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread through the water used in pools. The coronavirus mainly spreads through respiratory droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person.