Experts say those over 60 should stay away from crowded cruise ships, movie theaters, shopping malls and religious services
, each drew plenty of strength from older moviegoers.The Way Back
Now, however, the Centers for Disease Control is advising the elderly, as well as those groups with underlying medical conditions, to "avoid crowds" and, further, to "stay home as much as possible" should there be an outbreak in their communities. The agency says the elderly are twice as likely to develop a serious diseases if they catch the coronavirus.Emma
"Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 may increase in crowded, closed-in settings with little air circulation if there are people in the crowd who are sick," states the CDC directive. The CDC doesn't define elderly populations by age group, but some experts consulting with the health agency say those over 60 should avoid going places where there are large concentrations of people, whether shopping malls, movie theaters, family gatherings or religious services . They also note that those in their 70s and 80s are even more vulnerable.both opened in line with expectations — or an estimated $8.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Top health official to older Americans: ‘Don’t get on a cruise ship’A top U.S. health official warned Americans who are elderly or have who underlying health conditions not to get on a cruise ship as the number of documented coronavirus cases continues to rise
Read more »
P&G CEO on products for older folks; cutting back on plasticTide detergent, Pantene shampoo and Gillette razors have filled cupboards for decades. But being a household name isn't good enough anymore.
Read more »
State Department: US citizens 'should not travel by cruise ship' amid coronavirus outbreakThe U.S. Department of State on Sunday advised U.S. citizens against traveling by cruise ship as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to spread across the world
Read more »
CDC warns against long plane trips and cruises as coronavirus cases mountNew guidance from the CDC urges travelers to avoid long plane trips “and especially” cruises — a stark shift in rhetoric
Read more »
Coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises, health official warnsThe government has been accused of bungling the initial response to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., in particular by not having enough tests ready to confirm potential cases
Read more »
Box Office: Kevin Hart Is The Last Comic StandingWhile the likes of Will Farrell and Melissa McCarthy struggle to pull in theatrical moviegoers, Kevin Hart remains a viable box office draw.
Read more »