COVID-19 is a pandemic condition that significantly affects the world population, but a higher risk of COVID-19 is seen in middle and older individuals, pregnant women, obese patients, and patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy (cancer treatment), among other conditions such as:
- Chronic kidney disease, where patients undergo significant dialysis.
- Organ or bone marrow transplant.
- HIV or AIDS.
- Sickle cell disease.
- Down syndrome.