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Greetings! Hope your day is going well. I have a question particular to my context or situation. I live with my elderly mom who has a weak immune system. For the last few years I have been avoiding movies and even applying for certain jobs. I am avoiding group contact or close quarters{ such as kitchen jobs}. My question is how risky is catching covid 19 now compared to in 2020? Cannot seem to get a consistent answer to this. Going back into the workplace hinges on such an answer. Thanks,
Risk depends on who you are referring to and whether they have completed all their recommended vaccinations. A healthy younger adult (<65 years old) who is up to date with all vaccinations, including the latest Covid booster dose, is much less likely to become hospitalized or die from a Covid infection compared to the beginning of the pandemic. A person who is of older age (age >65 years) with an immunocompromising condition and/or is not up to date with their vaccinations has a much higher risk of hospitalization and death.
- 67% of Covid hospitalization between October 2023-January 2024 were among adults 65 years and older, whereas 33% were among adults younger than 65 years. But nearly half of the hospitalizations (46%) were among the older of the older adults (75 years and older)
To protect yourself and your mother, you should ensure you are both up to date with vaccinations. You should isolate and quarantine if you have a known exposure and you should wear a mask if ill.
