Published on: November 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM

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By Donna Cope

It’s important to engage in the electoral process. However, voters have more to consider this year than for whom they will cast a vote on Election Day.

Preventing the spread of the COVID-19 and avoiding transmitting or bringing home germs to your family should be at the top of everyone’s list, said Suzanne Judd, Ph.D., epidemiologist in the UAB School of Public Health. UAB Hospital currently has 70 patients admitted for treatment of COVID-19.

Judd emphasized the importance of taking precautions during voting and beyond as we move into the holiday season.

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