What Patients Are Most at Risk?

17 Mar What Patients Are Most at Risk?

Some patients are more at risk for severe complications from COVID-19. Patients with the following conditions or circumstances should be strongly encouraged to reschedule appointments:

• Anyone who has recently traveled to a country with large outbreaks of COVID-19.
• Patients related to anyone who has been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or who was quarantined as a precaution.
• Patients exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Patients 60 years of age or older.
• Adults of any age with underlying medical conditions, including diabetes, kidney disease, lung disorders, heart ailments and high blood pressure.