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Are there certain otcs that make you more susceptible to getting covid-19?

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Covid-19: There are no OTCs nor is there anything else that will make you more susceptible . What does make you more susceptible is not maintaining social distancing.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 5/11/2020

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