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Hi, my name is Dr. Mitchell Rosner and I work
here at UVA Health.

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With vaccines becoming available—and millions
of Americans getting vaccinated everyday—it

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is still important to do everything we can
to stay healthy.

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With that in mind, here’s a quick reminder
about pods.

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A pod is a small group, around 4 to 10 people,
who agree to socialize only with one another

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and stick to the same health and safety measures
when they are together, as well as apart.

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Your pod can include the people you live with,
like family members and roommates, as well

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as other people who have agreed to the same
health and safety precautions.

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It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious,
and isolated right now—and having a pod

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is a great—and safe—way to boost mental
and emotional health as we continue to navigate

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these challenging times.

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Feeling connected to others can make a big
difference and reduce stress and anxiety.

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You can socialize, eat, and drink with the
people in your pod.

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Whenever possible, wear your mask, wash your
hands and maintain physical distance to keep

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everyone in your pod safe.

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Finally, keep your pod small.

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And make sure your pod stays the same.

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While it is tempting to add more people, doing
so adds additional and unnecessary risk.

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We are so close to the finish line.

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It can be so tempting to “relax” or “let
up.”

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That said, now is when it matters most to
stay the course.

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Keep wearing your mask, washing your hands,
and maintaining physical distance from others.

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And if you decide to form a pod, please do
so safely.

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Together, we can keep each other healthy and
safe.

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Thank you.