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Later today, I'll be driving Cindy to a medical appointment in an office roughly 20 miles away. Below an email from the clinic we got yesterday:

"The Corvallis Clinic Neurology Department, Waverly Drive, Albany

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Cynthia,

This is regarding your appointment tomorrow. The Corvallis Clinic is here to care for you. For your safety, all patients and staff are required to wear a mask or face covering prior to entering any of our clinic locations. Masks or face coverings are not required for children 2 years and younger, and those with certain medical conditions.

If you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), please call your department or provider before entering the building. Most cases of COVID-19 do not require a clinic or hospital visit.

To limit exposure to COVID-19, each patient and staff member receives a temperature check and is cleared for symptoms before entering any of our clinic buildings. Patients are also no longer able to bring visitors to appointments unless it is medically or legally necessary.

By following the right tips for prevention and active procedures, together we can minimize the impact of COVID-19 in our community. Patient and staff safety is our #1 priority.

Thank you,

The Corvallis Clinic






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So, my quandary? I'm an old dog who has to stop at every tree. Young guys here won't understand, but fellow old dogs will.

My solution? I'm taking a copy of this email in case I get hassled for pissing in the parking lot. Screw 'em...when I gotta go I gotta go. I'll go to court if cited.