People most at risk of developing infection with the COVID-19 virus and serious complications are the elderly and those with weakened immune systems or with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes , hypertension, chronic respiratory disease and cancer.
Wale walio katika hatari kubwa ya maambukizi ya COVID-19 na matatizo mabaya ni wazee na wale walio na mifumo dhaifu ya kinga au matatizo mengine ya kiafya kama vile magonjwa ya moyo, kisukari, shinikizo la moyo, ugonjwa sugu wa mfumo wa upumuaji, na saratani.