Dr. Adam Berman discusses ways to resume day-to-day activities safely

News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Dr. Adam Berman, the associate chair of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, to discuss how you can safely leave your home and return to stores, restaurants and the office.

News 12 Staff

Jun 17, 2020, 3:51 PM

Updated 1,639 days ago

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People across the tri-state are starting to leave their houses more and more.
News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Dr. Adam Berman, the associate chair of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, to discuss how you can safely leave your home and return to stores, restaurants and the office.
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