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As COVID-19 cases rise across the country, we are seeing longer wait times. It’s important to know where you should go for your urgent medical concern.

Debido al aumento de casos de COVID-19 en todo el país, estamos viendo largas esperas para ser atendidos. Por eso es importante que sepas a dónde acudir en caso de tener una situación médica urgente. (Información en inglés)

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