By Sahar Chmais

The novel coronavirus has affected the health industries in more ways than those it physically infects. According to a poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation, 48% of Americans claim they or someone in their household has delayed or skipped medical care during the pandemic. Hays County is not exempt from this reaction.

Within the same poll, it showed that 11% of those who delayed seeking medical attention had worsened symptoms. At Ascension Seton Hays, according to the Emergency Dep...