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Protect older people from covid-19

Islamabad: People over 60 years of age, and over 80, are at high risk of serious infection or death. As cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continue to grow worldwide, researchers have learned that adults are more prone to respiratory illnesses, which can cause pneumonia and symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Beyond the sudden outbreak of the epidemic stands one undeniable fact: the highest number of fatalities are present in the elderly, especially those with underlying health conditions. Experts say that one of the risks is weakening the immune system in old age.
Early data suggest that older people are twice as likely to have serious COVID-19 illness. This is probably because the immune system changes with age, making it harder to fight infections and infections. Older adults are more likely to have underlying health conditions that make it harder to tolerate and recover from illness. In addition, people of all ages, disabled or incapacitated, appear to be at higher risk of serious illness on COVID-19 if they have a serious medical condition such as heart, lung or kidney disease.

This leaves elderly people and their families wondering what precautions to take. Several leading practices have been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, epidemiologists and epidemiologists.
Reduced manifestations are especially important for people at high risk for complications. Who is at high risk? Early data from China show that some people are at a higher risk of serious illness. This includes older adults and people with more serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.

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