The novel coronavirus, which has killed more than 420,000 people globally during the first wave of the pandemic, adversely effects patients suffering from co-morbidities. They found that one in five people have at least one underlying health problem putting them in greater danger. SEE ALSO: Covid-19 crisis calls for more budgeting accountabilityLess than 5 percent of people aged under 20 have an underlying risk factor, compared with two thirds of over 70s. Countries with younger populations have fewer people with at least one underlying condition, but risks vary globally, according to the analysis. Small island states such as Fiji and Mauritius have among the highest rates of diabetes -- a known COVID-19 risk factor -- on Earth, for example.

Source: Standard Digital June 16, 2020 05:11 UTC