With the recent rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, do you have questions about you and your family's health and well-being?
ABC7 held a forum on Tuesday, June 30 with several doctors to answer your questions and concerns.
The panel of doctors were: Dr. Anthony Cardillo, CEO of Mend Urgent Care; Dr. Veronica Contreras, with Altamed; Dr. David Carlisle with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science; and Dr. Anu Seshadri with UCLA Health.
Among the questions asked by viewers in the first segment in the video above:
What have Americans failed to do to protect themselves from coronavirus?Can gargling with warm water or mouthwash help remove virus particles from your throat?What percentage of people infected with COVID-19 have permanent damage in the lungs, brain and heart?Should we still get tested even if we don't have any symptoms?Ask the doctor: Expert panel answers your questions about COVID-19
In the second segment featured in the video above, questions included:
How do we protect babies who are too small for masks?My husband and son have diabetes. What can I do to protect them from COVID-19?How do I keep my child safe when running errands?Ask the doctor: Medical experts answer questions about COVID-19
Questions in the third segment included:
Is it safe to take my children back to Taekwondo class?Can we get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time?Is a face shield better than a face mask?Another Ask the Doctor forum will be held. Feel free to submit questions below.