Even with hundreds of scientists from several countries working around the clock to learn enough about COVID-19 in order to decisively deal with it, the pandemic still presents a lot of unknowns. According to the Center for Disease Control, certain groups are at a higher risk of contracting the virus than others. Those mature in age and patients with underlying conditions in the below infographic, may be more susceptible.
Underlying conditions that may put you at ‘severe risk’ of contracting COVID-19
Underlying Conditions that may put you at ‘Severe Risk’ for COVID-19 by SABC Digital News
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