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Is It Ok For My 90 Year Old Mother With

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2020

Question: is it ok for my 90 year old mother with no health issues to fly from XXXXXXX ny to florida on a direct flight. She is in a nursing home but covid has not been detected there yet.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it's safe to do so!!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I have reviewed your question fully. There is no danger in getting your mother on the plane for the suggested route. She's got no health concerns and there should be no worries. We often recommend specific measures for persons with serious disease conditions and none would be relevant in her case.

I hope this clears any doubts and paves the way for you to fly without any fears with your mom from XXXXXXX to Florida. I wish you both a safe flight. Feel free to follow up with me if you so desire.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 minutes later)

I will be flying up and bring her back with me. She will be living with me

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 days later)

I apologize, there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 at her nursing home with employees but none of them have come into direct contact with my mom. Is it still safe for her to leave NY and move to FL?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Let her get tested!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will recommend she gets tested. And if she is negative and has no symptoms, then it is safe for her to move. You may maintain her in limited contact with others for 2weeks, followed by repeat testing and then taking it from there.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad