The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us. Here at Baltimore Suburban Health we made changes to the way our visits are done, in order to ensure the health and safety of our staff and patients. As part of this, the current protocols are as follows: For the general public, masks are now optional. Any patients with upper-respiratory symptoms- such as a cough, runny nose, or sore throat- must wear a mask and let staff know about the symptoms in advance of the appointment.