Do I need to Take Extra Precautions Against COVID-19 | CDC

Do I need to Take Extra Precautions Against COVID-19 | CDC

People at Increased Risk

And Other People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions

Updated Aug. 10, 2020

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People at Increased Risk for Severe Illness

• Older Adults
• People with Medical Conditions
• Medical Conditions Evidence Table

COVID-19 Associated Hospitalization Related to Underlying Medical Conditions

COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death by Age

COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death by Race/Ethnicity

Other People Who Need Extra Precautions

• Racial & Ethnic Minority Groups
• Rural Communities
• People Experiencing Homelessness
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• People with Disabilities
• People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders

Supporting Those Needing Extra Precautions

• Caring for People with Disabilities
• Group Homes for People with Disabilities
• Caring for People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
• Caregivers of People Living with Dementia
• Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
• Newly Resettled Refugee Populations

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How to Protect Yourself & Others

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Resources for Limited-English-Proficient Populations

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Watch Videos in American Sign Language

More Information

• Prevent Getting Sick
• Symptoms and Testing
• If You Are Sick
• Visiting friends and family with higher risk for severe illness