COVID-19 and Maryland’s Older Adults

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2020-06-02

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Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

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Abstract

Older Marylanders (80 + years old), who make a large majority of long-term care residents, have the highest risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19. Complying with the preventive measures suggested by the Maryland Department of Health is critical to protect Maryland’s oldest old, both in communities as well as in long-term care facilities.