How serious is COVID-19? Who is at risk?

• Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and sometimes death.
• According to the World Health Organization, about 80% of COVID-19 cases are mild.
• Anyone can experience severe illness from this disease, but there are a number of groups at higher risk of severe illness, including: 
  • People who are 65and older. 
  • People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma.
  • People who have serious heart conditions. 
  • People who have weakened immune systems. 
  • People determined to be at high risk by a licensed health care provider.