The majority of deaths from coronavirus had comorbidities

In Moscow, died on 21 patients who had confirmed diagnosis of “pneumonia” and received a positive test result for coronavirus infection.

the Age of the deceased patients from 34 years to 91 years. 34-year-old man was diagnosed as “pneumonia with the total defeat of the upper and lower lobes of the right and left lungs.” He also suffered from disease Pickwick.

the Majority of patients had comorbidities. Among them is hypertension, chronic bronchitis, pyelonephritis, cirrhosis of the liver. Six had diabetes of the second type.

at risk of coronavirus infection include the elderly and those who have chronic diseases. To protect them from infection, by the decree of the Mayor of Moscow citizens over 65 years of age before may 1 are required to stay at home. These measures affect people with chronic disease aged 18 years.

Social workers and volunteers will be able to go food shopping, bring medication or to assist in solving other domestic problems. Applications are accepted by phone: +7 (495) 870-45-09. On the same phone number the elderly and citizens with chronic diseases can be delivered to the house free and discounted drugs and medical products.

At the slightest sign of SARS they should be advised to call a doctor to the house number 103.

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