For which groups of people is the coronavirus most dangerous

WHO acknowledged COVID-19 pandemic, and although less than 30 cases of infection are now confirmed in Russia, in the absence of due prevention the situation could get worse. About the new coronavirus much is unknown, but at the moment about 80% of those infected have a mild or moderate form of the disease, 15% have a severe form, and 5% have a life-threatening form. In China, the mortality rate is about 3%; there is not enough data around the world for analysis.

Here is what is known about how the disease proceeds in different groups of patients:

• Aged people: by data WHO, in patients over 60 years of age, the disease often proceeds in a more severe form. The highest mortality rate is among those 80 years of age and older: according to report, analyzing more than 72 thousand case histories, in China, the mortality rate in this group was approximately 15%. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend older citizens, if possible, avoid crowded places and travel.
• Children: here the situation is the opposite. In children, the disease is easier, and they become infected less often than adults. In China, the death of children from the virus has not been recorded, a severe form rarely develops. Scientists have not yet been able to find the reason for this:
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  suggestthat the matter may be in healthy lungs or strong immunity. However, children can be carriers diseases, so they, like adults, need to regularly to wash hands. For the same reason, schools are being closed in infected areas.
• People with chronic diseases: by data WHO, patients with hypertension, kidney disease, cancer or diabetes have a higher risk of complications and death. The mortality rate is reported to be as high as 9% in diabetic patients and 8% in hypertensive patients. In order to prevent people with chronic diseases recommended stay at home, avoid crowded places and stock up on medications for future use.
• Other: In healthy adults, the disease is usually relatively mild. But if you become infected, even if your condition is not so serious, you can still pose a danger to others - especially those at risk. That is why it is imperative for people who are sick to stay at home and not contact other people until they are fully recovered - even if you feel that you are quite capable of driving to work.

Not everyone can work from home, avoid travel and crowded places. However, if you can take such measures, do so even if there are no cases of infection in your area and you are afraid to appear paranoid to others. how approves WHO, it is people in healthy countries who are able to change the course of a pandemic.