I need to travel to see a sick relative. What are my chances of catching COVID-19 if I take an airplane flight?
Personal Health Navigator
Paul Taylor, Sunnybrook’s Patient Navigation Advisor, will provide advice and answer questions to patients and visitors, relying heavily on medical and health experts.
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