Saint Luke’s Health System is committed to the health and safety of our patients, visitors, and staff. Effective Nov. 1, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for all SLHS employees.

Despite warnings by health experts to avoid large gatherings and travel for Thanksgiving, many Americans still did so this past week.

As COVID-19 cases surge and hospitals become more strained, hospitals expect even more cases in the coming weeks. 

KSHB talked to Dr. Ginny Boos, Saint Luke's Health System Director of Infection Prevention, about the proper way to quarantine if you saw others for Thanksgiving, whether you have symptoms or not.

Watch the full story below.

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