b'HEALTHAvoiding Coronavirus"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayestprosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." Third John 1:2By Byron E. Conner, MDT here is little doubt now that infec-tion with Coronavirus, (also know asCovid-19),cancauseafataland devastating illness. Besides getting the vaccine,whichiseffective,thereare anumberofotheritemsthatneed attention, and can be helpful, as noted below:1. Pleasegetvaccinated:This ismentionedfirst,becauseitis critically essential and important. There are three vaccines to be con-sidered and all are helpful to take asdirected,andareavailableinDr. Connermany places. I have seen, or heard about far too many who have suf-fered severe illness and even deathand should be used despite being who failed to do this. Please dis- vaccinated as requested.cussthiswithyourmedicalpro-viderasneeded.Therehasbeen4. GymsandFitnessCenters: somediscussionaboutpeopleasNumerous people can be infected youngas16gettingimmunizedwithacontagiousdiseaseafter for We will see how this goes. Thisclosecontactwithapersonwith mayincludecoronavirusaswellfew symptoms. Insufficient ventila-asothervaccines.Beforewe:mytion, crowding, packed classes can wife, and young children traveledbe a problem. Some fitness centers abroadtoliveforthreeyearsweplace barriers for adequate spacing needed multiple shots, not neededbetween patrons.by many. 5. Transportation: Travel by cruis-2. Wearamask:Ifyouaregoinges, on planes, by buses, can be a to visit any of the places as notedhazard. Remember that many trav-below.Thesearehelpfulonpre- elwithnoimmunizationswhat-ventingexposures.Mywifeandsoever. Protect yourself and your I use these even though we havefamily. receivedthetwoneededvaccina- 6. IndoorSocialGathering:You tions. Many places require this, ormaynotknoweveryonepresent, will give them out at the door! Usetherefore travel with wisdom and one no matter how many may notdiscretion. Hopefully the organiz-use them. erswillarrangespacingasis 3. Bars and Restaurants: These areappropriate.places which may or may not ask7. Ingeneral:enjoytravel,but for the use of masks. There is noremember to stay healthy!doubtthatthesecanbehelpful, COVID-19 VACCINESNew Hope Baptist Church is hosting Vaccine Clinics onMay 18th & May 19th from 9am to 3:30pm in the Family Life Center (3701 Colorado Blvd, 80205)First dose shots / Second doses will be scheduled on-site.To register call 720-812-3928This is an opportunity for communities of color and others throughout the Denver Region to get vaccinated against the virus. By doing so you not only take an important step to protect your own health and safety but the good health and well being of communities in which we live, work and thrive. BODY OF CHRIST NEWS MAY 2021 13'