Frequently Asked Questions
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.