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The ‘unprecedented challenge’ of fighting COVID-19

By Jennifer O'Hara • April 2, 2020

The ‘unprecedented challenge’ of fighting COVID-19
April 2, 2020

The ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has heavily burdened front-line health care providers. "Our nation and our medical community is facing an unprecedented challenge," says Dr. Elie Berbari, chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic. 

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Berbari discusses how Mayo Clinic is minimizing exposure to staff, while providing safe and compassionate care to patients. 

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