Too soon to hug: How to safely interact with vulnerable family

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Hugging and kissing family members is instinctual, but still dangerous, an infectious disease physician said as more gatherings are allowed to resume in Michigan.

On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved Michigan into phase 4 of the six risk phases linked to coronavirus. In that phase, thestay-at-home order is liftedand gatherings of up to 100 people are OK as long as they are outside and precautions like social distancing are followed.

When it comes to high-risk individuals, whether they are friends or family, Dr. Liam Sullivan of Spectrum Health said it is still important to take precautions, starting with assessing your overall health.

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