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Medicare Beneficiaries at High Risk in COVID-19-Prevalent Counties

In US counties with high rates of COVID-19 cases, two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries have one or more high-risk medical conditions.

Medicare beneficiaries at high risk in covid-19-prevalent counties

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By Jessica Kent

- In the top 25 US counties with the highest prevalence of COVID-19, the majority of adults over age 65 are at high risk for severe illness if they contract the virus, according to an analysis from Avalere.

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While COVID-19 is still a new disease, research suggests that certain patient populations are more likely to develop serious complications from the virus. Although the majority of cases seem to be mild, those who develop more severe symptoms often need oxygen and prolonged ventilation.