The health authorities explained that from the age of 60 there is a high risk of contracting this disease
On Monday, March 9, 2020, the United States health authorities requested people at greater risk of serious illnesses, in case of contracting coronavirus, buying food, medicine and staying in their homes.
Nancy Messonnier, a senior official at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, urged US citizens to ensure they have supplies on hand such as chronic medications for blood pressure or diabetes, as well as over-the-counter medications and medical supplies to treat Fever and other symptoms
In addition, she indicated that “based on a study of 70,000 patients in China, between 15% and 20% develop a severe condition and most of these are older adults.”
“From the age of 60 – there is an increased risk of disease – and the risk rises with age,” she explained.
In this context, the cases of COVID-19 in the USA. they exceed 400, in more than 32 states. Hospitals across the country face a shortage of masks to prevent infection.
Vice President Mike Pence clarified, this Sunday, that Congress will try to guarantee the access of masks to all health workers who interact with virus patients.
Source: El Universo
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