[Fury]

The stats of New York current as of 04/19 (midnight):

Of the 14,347 deaths in New York since the first mortality on March 14:
60% were men, 40% were women

84% of the deaths were age 60 and older

No matter the age, COVID-19 is a serous illness for many people with underlying chronic disease.
12,762 (89%) of those who died had at least one chronic disease, with the top three identified being:
Hypertension - 65% (was 64%)
Diabetes - 42%
Hyperlipidemia - 23%

- Source Data - see https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov/views/NYS-COVID19-Tracker/NYSDOHCOVID-19Tracker-Fatalities?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no&%3Atabs=n

n.b. - see this post regarding COVID-19 and chronic disease - http://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3832668/posts?page=655#655

[Jane Long]

What’s the consensus of dogs being able to contract CV19?

Our little guy REALLY could use a vet visit, but not if he’s going bring home the China flu :- /

Thanks.