Seniors account for nearly two in three Covid-19 deaths, Dr Noor Hisham says | Malay Mail

Seniors account for nearly two in three Covid-19 deaths, Dr Noor Hisham says

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 06:48 PM MYTHealth director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said sixty per cent of Malaysia’s 65 Covid-19 deaths involve those aged 60 and older. — Picture by Choo Choy May

The elderly and those with chronic diseases typically experience more severe symptoms of Covid-19, which require intensive care or respiratory support. “Death from the Sri Petaling tabligh cluster is at 30 per cent, while those with comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases the percentage is about 75 per cent. Their symptoms are much worse,” he said.

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