Severe COVID-19 infection: One in five people globally have an underlying health condition that could increase their risk

An estimated 1.7 billion people, 22% of the world population, have at least one underlying health condition that could increase their risk of severe COVID-19 if infected, according to a modelling study that uses data from 188 countries, published in The Lancet Global Health journal. As countries move out of lockdown, governments are looking for ways to [...]

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