Who's At Risk for COVID-19 | Lafourche Parish Hospital

Who's At Greatest Risk for COVID-19

Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical complications may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19. These people who may be at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 include:

• Older adults age 65 and over
• People with serious underlying medical conditions like
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Lung disease

Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions should seek care as soon as symptoms start.

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