Yesterday, I had my annual physical. I was only one of two people in the waiting area. I usually have a nice conversation with my young internist, and yesterday was no exception. I was wearing my N95 mask, as was he. Everything checked out fine. I asked him if this was the new normal. He said yes. Patient visits have dropped precipitously, although he, like many others, was using telemedicine. Pediatricians, surgeons, and, especially, orthopedists are all feeling the pain as elective procedures are postponed. I imagine plastic surgeons, in particular, are hurting. I doubt if many Botox and filler procedures are being performed.
I wonder how many of these doctors will be drafted into the front lines?
BTW, my temp was 96.8.