Because cancer treatments weaken the body's immune system, cancer patients are among those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. To protect yourself from COVID-19, follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for people who need to take extra precautions.

Mayo Clinic recommends cancer patients and cancer survivors get vaccinated as soon as possible. Patients should discuss any concerns they have about being vaccinated for COVID-19 with their health care provider.

Mayo Clinic now requires all patients, visitors and staff to wear a face covering or mask while at Mayo Clinic. See the CDC's information on the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

In addition, please continue to follow the CDC's recommendations for people at high risk of COVID-19.

Yes. To protect all of our patients and staff, Mayo Clinic is limiting the number of visitors on our campuses while there is a threat of COVID-19 transmission.

Please see current visitor guidelines for your Mayo Clinic care location:

• Mayo Clinic in Arizona
• Mayo Clinic in Florida
• Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
• Mayo Clinic Health System

Mayo Clinic recommends travelers follow CDC recommendations.

Depending on your circumstances, your care team may recommend that you seek care closer to home or seek temporary housing close to your Mayo Clinic location. Talk to your care team about what is best for you.

Talk to your study team about any concerns you have about traveling to participate in a clinical trial.