COVID-19 Bully

COVID-19 affects different groups differently, with severe disease in specific conditions. • 0:00

Young and healthy individuals are less affected by COVID-19 compared to those with certain health conditions. • 4:02

Elderly individuals, those with diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, heart disease, and hypertension are at higher risk. • 4:48

60% of COVID-19 deaths are men, with common risk factors like age, heart disease, kidney disease, and obesity. • 5:29

Elevated levels of serum ACE2 are linked to severe COVID-19 cases in individuals with comorbidities. • 6:27

Special enzyme ACE2 is clipped in certain health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. • 7:00

99.1% of severe COVID-19 patients had at least one comorbidity, highlighting the importance of these conditions. • 7:33

Only a small percentage of the vulnerable group experiences severe COVID-19, despite a higher overall risk in the population. • 7:49

Prior exposure to common cold coronaviruses can reduce risk of severe COVID-19. • 8:03

Targeting mucosal immunity through nasal vaccines can be effective in preventing severe cases. • 9:15

Vaccines are important in protecting individuals and the community from COVID-19. • 9:33