Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus that has caused an outbreak of respiratory illnesses. If you have Chronic Conditions, you are more at risk to be infected by COVID-19. The resources below can help to educate you about having a chronic condition and how to protect yourself or a loved one from COVID-19.
All Chronic Conditions
Underlying Health Conditions and COVID-19
Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019
United States, February 12–March 28, 2020
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) MMWR
Chronic Disease and COVID-19: What You Need to Know (PDF)
Tips and information to protect yourself and your family
Source: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
Underlying Medical Conditions and People at Higher Risk
PRESENTATION: Underlying Medical Conditions and People at Higher Risk for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Presentation
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COCA
Asthma
COVID-19 and Asthma
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): People with Moderate to Severe Asthma
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Asthma & COPD
Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): COVID-19 Myth Busting with Dr. Juanita Mora
Source: American Lung Association
COVID-19: What People with Asthma Need to Know
The risks and how to protect yourselef if you have asthma.
Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Diabetes
Telemedicine and Diabetes
Using Telemedicine To Improve Care for Patients With Diabetes
Source: Diabetes in Control- News and Information for Medical Professionals
Understanding and Preparing for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Source: Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
What people with diabetes need to know about COVID-19
Source: American Heart Association
Heart Disease
COVID-19 and High Risks with Heart Disease
Coronavirus Precautions for Patients, Others Facing Higher Risks
Source: American Heart Association
High Blood Pressure and COVID-19
What People with High Blood Pressure Need to Know About COVID-19.
Source: American Heart Association
Heart, Stroke, and COVID-19
Coronavirus: What Heart and Stroke Patients Need to Know (Video)
Source: American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
American Heart Association Coronavirus homepage
Source: American Heart Association
Blood pressure during the Coronavirus crisis
Keeping a lid on blood pressure during the Coronavirus crisis
Source: American Heart Association
Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know
Source: National Cancer Institute
Common Questions About the New Coronavirus Outbreak
Source: American Cancer Society
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Source: Alzheimer’s Association
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers in Long-Term or Community-Based Settings
Source: Alzheimer’s Association
COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know (Video)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
Q&A on smoking and COVID-19
Source: World Health Organization
What You Need to Know About Smoking, Vaping and COVID-19
Source: American Lung Association
Tobacco Use and COVID-19
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
Fast Facts: Obesity and COVID19
Source: Stop Obesity Alliance