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A WHO field staff talks to a woman fetching water from a water catchment tank in Kiribati.
A WHO field staff talks to a woman fetching water from a water catchment tank in Kiribati.
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COVID-19: vulnerable and high risk groups
COVID-19 is often more severe in people who are older than 60 years or who have health conditions like lung or heart disease, diabetes or conditions that affect their immune system.
If you’re at high risk, know what to do, and take the right actions now to protect yourself.
If you’re not at high risk, do your part to prevent the spread of coronavirus to those who are.
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COVID-19 is often more severe in people 60+yrs or with health conditions like lung or heart disease, diabetes or conditions that affect their immune system.
Do your part to protect those who are at most risk.
Are you at higher risk of severe COVID-19?
If you’re over 60 years or you have an underlying health condition, take these actions now to minimize your risk of infection.
If you’re someone who’s at higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to your age or an underlying health condition, protecting yourself is really important.
Every day and wherever you are, take these precautions to reduce your risk of infection.