"The arrival of #COVID19 introduced a grave new threat to the health of our societies. But it also has shone a reve… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

3️⃣ Countries can also issue more specific guidance to people prone to severe #COVID19. For instance, vulnerable gr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

2️⃣ With the surge in #COVID19 patients, many health systems lack the staff, space and supplies to adequately offer… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

1️⃣ Knowing who is at risk will help countries develop strategies to protect people with co-morbidities. From self-… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"Again, data 📊 [on the prevalence of co-morbidities] must underpin our actions." @DirOPSPAHO #COVID19

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"It will enable countries to use regional and country-specific data 🌎📊 on the prevalence of co-morbidities to adapt… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"Over the next few weeks, PAHO will be rolling out a new tool for Members States based on the adapted model we deve… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"But working-age adults – which refers to people from 15-64 – are not immune, as many of them live with one or more… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"Since the likelihood of developing multiple health conditions increases with age, people over the age of 6️⃣5️⃣ ar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"Among people with co-morbidities in the 🌎, there are 43 million at ⬆️ risk, which means they would require hospita… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…