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With social isolating in full effect as a way to flatten the curve, people are discovering ways to still take care of what needs to be done. From working remotely and online grocery orders to teleconferencing with family and friends, virtual experiences are proving to not only be easy and accommodating but essential. This has even extended to the doctor’s office thanks to telemedicine—which has actually been an option for employee benefits packages for quite a while now, but has only seen a huge spike in participation recently.   

Since COVID-19 can survive on many types of surfaces and contagious people may not show noticeable symptoms, healthcare professionals and clinic waiting rooms are high-risk for spreading the virus. When fewer patients are visiting hospitals and doctors in-person, there are fewer opportunities for the virus to spread. Thanks to growing telemedicine capabilities, this threat can be lessened tremendously during the pandemic and beyond.