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(CNN) — The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it's older adults — ages 60 and up — who are more likely
to get seriously sick from it.
Some tips are applicable to every generation, but there are specific precautions older adults should take to protect
their health.
We spoke to two geriatricians and pulled guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to
assemble what people 60 and up need to know about the novel coronavirus.
You can download a sheet of that information (in English, Spanish and Chinese) and share with your loved ones.
But remember: Recommendations for Covid-19 may change as o cials learn more, so monitor your local health
department and the CDC for updates.
The CDC says "older adults" and people with severe chronic
illness are more likely to become severely ill fromL ICovid-19.
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Whether it's a standard check-up, a follow-up appointment for a stable condition or an elective procedure, if
it can wait, then it should.
If you have an important appointment coming up, consider doing it in a video call or from your smartphone.
Telehealth tech lets physicians confer with patients who may not be able to leave their homes.
Tell a friend, a loved one, a co-worker or a neighbor if you're concerned about the illness. Appoint one of
them as an emergency contact who you can call with concerns or requests for help.
Otherwise, do what you'd do during flu season: Wash your hands frequently, the right way (get ready to read that a
lot). Use hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available, though washing your hands is preferred.
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Avoid public places where crowds may gather or poorly ventilated buildings where the risk of transmission is
higher, the CDC said.
Older adults should still exercise and eat right, just as they would at any other time of the year, Sinha said.
And again, constant — and proper — handwashing before, during and after a trip into the public is necessary.
It's wise to stay o cruise ships for now, too. Cruise passengers are at an increased risk of person-to-person
transmission with all the tight quarters, the CDC said, so if you're already made cruise plans, it's best to cancel
them.
So if you're self-isolating:
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And, of course, sick family members should not visit — stick to a phone or video call. And if a younger, healthy
family member has potentially come into contact with a Covid-19 patient, they should self-isolate and avoid seeing
older, susceptible family members.
Set up an alternative mode of communication between residents and family to keep up with their health and
wellbeing.
Below is a tipsheet that you can download in English and Spanish and share with your friends and family.
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Take precautions
Wash your hands frequently (scrub for 20 seconds with soap and water)
Stock up
Make sure you have enough groceries and household products to last you a
“prolonged period of time” at home
Travel
Avoid nonessential plane travel
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CNN's Francisco Guzman, Nicole Chavez, Sergio Hernandez and Damian Prado contributed to this report.
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