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A member asked:

What are the chances i'll end up in the icu or die if i get coronavirus? i'm young and healthy, but do i have to worry?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Low risk: Risk for severe illness is how at your age and with no health risks.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 5/28/2020

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Low risk: You have very low risk, however, you should practice social distancing and wear a mask because if you get even an asymptomatic infection you could spread it to others who may be at greater risk of illness and or death. Wish you good health!

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Answered 5/28/2020

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