Advisory for Senior Citizens during COVID-19
Advisory for Senior Citizens during COVID-19 Senior citizens above the age of 60 years face an increased risk in COVID times. This is an advisory for Senior Citizens and their caregivers on how to protect them from increased health risk during this period. For whom is this? • Aged 60 and above particularly those with following medical conditions o Chronic (long-term) respiratory disease, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, post tuberculous sequelae, interstitial lung disease o Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure o Chronic kidney disease o Chronic liver disease, such as alcoholic, and viral hepatitis o Chronic neurologic conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke o Diabetes o Hypertension Advisory for Senior Citizens who are mobile: Do’s Don’ts • Stay within the house all the time • Avoid having visitors at home • If meeting is essential, maintain a distance of 1 meter • If living alone, one can consider depending on he...