COVID-19 is a serious health threat. While COVID-19 can make anyone sick, some Canadians with specific health circumstances are at an increased risk of more severe outcomes, including individuals:
- aged 65 and over
- with compromised immune systems
- with underlying medical conditions
Some medical conditions and treatments such as chemotherapy may weaken immune systems. Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension and lung disease are all considered underlying medical conditions. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, as of April 28, 74% of hospitalized cases in Canada reported one or more underlying health condition.
Visit the Public Health Agency of Canada for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Canada: www.canada.ca/coronavirus. See COVID-19 resources below from some CDPAC members:
Canadian Alliance on Mental Health and Mental Illness Society
Canadian Cancer Society
- Cancer and COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
- Coping with cancer and COVID-19
- Cancer and COVID-19 webinar series
- Canadian Cancer Society actively monitoring and responding to COVID-19
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Canadian Nurses Association
Diabetes Canada
- COVID-19 (coronavirus) and diabetes
- FAQ about COVID-19 and diabetes
- Diabetes Education Line
- Ask the Experts video series
- Health-Care Provider webinar series: Educating health-care providers on diabetes and COVID-19
Heart & Stroke
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
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