Doctors remind about the importance of making routine appointments

The clinic is still taking appointments so patients can still schedule routine visits.

Daybreak new on daybreak?

Doctors continue to urge people to still go to the hospital for medical emergencies... despite concerns over catching the coronavirus.

Now?

We're finding out that's true for routine check ups, too.

Kimt news 3's madelyne watkins joins us live this morning, madelyne?

Brooke and tyler.

Less and less people are coming through the doors here at mayo clinic... because they're worried they'll be exposed to the virus.

But one doctor wants to remind everyone?

Medical care doesn't stop because of a pandemic.

Patients should still be going in for routine check ups or screenings.

Doctor casey clements says the hospital has infection prevention measures in place to keep you safe and healthy.

Even during a pandemic?

Mayo's primary focus is making sure people get the preventative care they need from their primary doctor.xxx "mayo clinic has said that the doors are open and we are open for business to take care of people if we need it.

Now there's a ban on what's called elective procedures because of the governments executive order, but that doesn't mean we're not going to keep caring for you."

Doctor clements says the clinic*is taking appointments?

So make sure you're still scheduling the routine visits you need.

Live in rochester.

Madelyne watkins kimt thank you madelyne.

And as always?

If you're experiencing any kind of medical emergency?

Don't hesitate to call