Covid-19 patients with chronic medical conditions fare worse than most


By AGENCY
A diabetic patient measures her glucose levels. Those with chronic conditions like diabetes are more at risk of serious complications from Covid-19. — AFP

Doctors have been warning for months that “underlying conditions” raise your risk of getting hit hard with the coronavirus.

But which conditions, and how much difference does each one make?

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