COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disesase – 2019) is a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. If you are living with overweight, obesity or diabetes, you are not at increased risk for developing COVID-19 – but you may be at risk for more severe symptoms and disease progression.
Here’s what you need to know:
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Infographic written by Dr. Priya Manjoo, Clinical Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia.