A basic introduction of what Covid-19 means

HOW SEVERE IS COVID-19 ILLNESS?

Critical

• Many people have no obvious symptoms (30%); of those with symptoms 80% are mild

More severe disease in:

Severe

- Older people - Diabetics - Heart disease - Chronic respiratory disease - Immune compromised • Only 1% of cases fatal

Mild

- Highest in high risk groups

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