Who is vulnerable

The following people are considered at risk of poorer clinical outcomes in the event of a COVID-19 infection:

• Persons who are aged 60 and above
• Patients who are immunocompromised or have concurrent medical conditions such as
  • Obesity (BMI > 31)
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic heart and lung diseases
  • Kidney diseases on dialysis
  • Hypercoagulable states
  • Cancer
  • Patients on drugs that cause immunosuppression
• Pregnant women
• Persons with Down’s syndrome

Persons who are part of the groups identified above should take greater care to avoid exposure to COVID-19 infection, and should be encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are eligible and have no medical contraindications, so as to reduce their risk of severe disease if infected.

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