A novel coronavirus has recently emerged and caused the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientific studies have shown that COVID-19 has a much higher mortality rate in older adults, especially those with certain medical conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). These individuals face a greater risk of infection and worse outcomes.
Although many medications and a vaccine are in development, no FDA-approved treatments or vaccines are currently available for this virus.