Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over 60, read this

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(Scottie Andrew/ CNN) — The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it’s older adults — ages 60 and up — who are more likely to get seriously sick from it.

Some tips are applicable to every generation, but there are specific precautions older adults should take to protect their health.

We spoke to two geriatricians and pulled guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assemble what people 60 and up need to know about the novel coronavirus.

You can download a sheet of that information (in English and Spanish) and share with your loved ones. But remember: Recommendations for Covid-19 may change as officials learn more, so monitor your local health department and the CDC for updates.

What’s your risk level
The CDC says “older adults” and people with severe chronic illness are more likely to become severely ill from Covid-19.

Infectious disease experts define “older adults” as anyone age 60 and up, so people in that age group should be cautious. (…)

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