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Am i at a higher risk for catching covid-19 if i have kidney disease?
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Catching COVID-19: The chance of being exposed to the COVID-19 virus is the same regardless of any underlying medical conditions. Whether or not you become ill can be influenced by these conditions.
Answered 6/15/2020
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COVID 19: Renal disease can be a risk factor for increased severity of illness but doesn't impact transmission of infection.
Answered 6/16/2020
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