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Who is considered high-risk if they become sick with COVID-19?

Factors that put you at high-risk for experiencing more severe complications from the novel coronavirus include:

  • Age – Those aged 65 years and older are at higher risk
  • Chronic lung disease or asthma
  • Heart conditions
  • Immunocompromising conditions (cancer treatment, smoking, bone marrow or organ transplants, immune system deficiencies, immune weakening medications, etc.)
  • Severe obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic kidney disease and those undergoing dialysis
  • Liver disease
  • Pregnant women

In addition to these conditions, those who are living in nursing facilities or are experiencing homelessness are also at higher risk for significant complications from COVID-19.

Answered by AT
April 1, 2020