- Coronavirus infections are far more serious for individuals with health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and severe obesity, CDC data shows.
- Some states and communities within the United States have greater numbers of at-risk individuals than others, and great care should be taken to ensure those areas are well prepared as the pandemic continues to spread.
- The pandemic is expected to peak in the United States in the next few weeks, and preparations should be made now, while there’s still time to flatten the curve.
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Widespread public health issues that existed long before the novel coronavirus arrived on US shores could mean some states and cities will struggle with the pandemic to a greater extent than others. Updated data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts even greater emphasis on the notion that those with existing health conditions are at a greater risk of severe coronavirus complications.
We’ve known from an early stage that individuals who have compromised immune systems or chronic illnesses had stronger reactions to the coronavirus infection than most healthy people. However, because of the size and diversity of the United States, some severe health problems are more prevalent in some states and cities than others, making them potential hotspots for hospitalizations.
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