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Will corona virus more likely occur to patients over 60 years?

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Will corona virus more likely occur to patients over 60 years?#3680

By Ria Menachery - 07 Mar 2020, 11:55

- 07 Mar 2020, 11:55 #3680

I am a 65 year old female. Do I have an increased risk of getting corona infection?

Re: Are patients above 60 years more prone to get corona virus?#3797

By Subbaiah.kn - 11 Mar 2020, 12:51

- 11 Mar 2020, 12:51 #3797

The elderly, especially those with preexisting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease, may be severely affected by the new virus.

COVID-19 may be similar to seasonal flu. From 70 to 85 percent of all flu-related deaths, and 50 to 70 percent of flu-related hospitalizations, occur among those 65 years and over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

110,000 people in at least 97 countries are affected.