Who is a potential risk groups to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) A-Review

Naveed, Muhammad; Naeem, Muhammad; Rahman, Mujeeb ur; Hilal, Mian Gul; Kaka Khel, Mian Adnan; Ali, Gohar; Hassan, Adil

The current pandemic of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a global issue caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Studies have revealed that this virus causes poorer consequences and a higher rate of mortality in older adults and those with comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and prolonged respiratory illness. In this review, we discuss in detail the potential risk groups to COVID-19 and outline future recommendations to mitigate the transmission of Covid-19 among the community. It was found that the rate of COVID-19 was significantly high in health care workers, smokers, older adults, travelers, and pregnant women. Furthermore, patients with severe medical complications such as heart disease, hypertension, respiratory illness, diabetes mellitus, and cancer are at higher risk of disease severity and mortality. Therefore, special effort and devotion are needed to diminish the threat of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Proper vaccination, use of sanitizers for hand washing, and complete lockdown are recommended to mitigate the chain of COVID-19 transmission.