Individuals at Higher Risk Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus, but some people are more likely than others to become severely ill. People at high risk include anyone who: Is 65 years of age or older Lives in a nursing home or long-term care facility Is pregnant Is a smoker Has a high-risk condition that includes: Cancer Chronic kidney disease Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies compromised immune system from solid organ transplant obesity - body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher sickle cell disease Type 2 diabetes Read the CDC's full list of underlying medical conditions at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including older adults, people with asthma, people with HIV and what they can do to protect themselves.
Individuals at Higher Risk Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus, but some people are more likely than others to become severely ill. People at high risk include anyone who: Is 65 years of age or older Lives in a nursing home or long-term care facility Is pregnant Is a smoker Has a high-risk condition that includes: Cancer Chronic kidney disease Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies compromised immune system from solid organ transplant obesity - body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher sickle cell disease Type 2 diabetes Read the CDC's full list of underlying medical conditions at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including older adults, people with asthma, people with HIV and what they can do to protect themselves.
