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Podcast: Tamil Language Podcast in Rathinavani90.8, Rathinam College Community Radio, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Episode: Rathinavani 90.8 Community Radio | UNICEF | RCCE | Mission Corona | Episode 7 | Protect elderly to reduce risk of COVID-19 | Special Talk by Dr. Srinivasan | RCAS | Micro Biology
Description: Rathinavani 90.8 Community Radio | UNICEF | RCCE | Mission Corona | Episode 7 | Protect elderly to reduce risk of COVID-19 | Special Talk by Dr. Srinivasan | RCAS | Micro Biology Department
Elderly people are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection due to their decreased immunity and body reserves, as well as multiple associated comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also, course of disease tends to be more severe in case of elderly resulting in higher mortality