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Older adults [Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)]
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Aug. 16, 2020
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Description:Updated Aug. 16, 2020
Among adults, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. Severe illness means that the person with COVID-19 may require hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breathe, or they may even die.
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Content Notes:Reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 -- Venturing out into a public setting? What to consider before you go -- Are you considering in-person visits with family and friends? -- If you are thinking about participating in an event or gathering -- Stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic -- Digital Resources -- More Information.
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