People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19: March 10, 2020

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  If you are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, you should:
  
  • Stock up on supplies.
  
  • Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others.
  
  • When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
  
  • Avoid crowds as much as possible.
  
  • Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
  
  • During a COVID-19 outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible to further reduce your risk of being exposed.
  
  Who is at Higher Risk -- Get Ready for COVID-19 Now -- What to Do if You Get Sick -- What Others can do to Support Older Adults.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Aged Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Vulnerable Populations
• Series:
  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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