Mass. residents rated among lowest risk for coronavirus
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Massachusetts residents are among those with the lowest risk of serious illness from coronavirus, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis.
Massachusetts has reported among the nation's highest number of coronavirus cases. But if there's good news, it's the state's residents have among the lowest risks of serious illness from the virus.
Among Massachusetts adults, 39% were found in a Kaiser Family Foundation study published Tuesday to be at risk of serious illness, based on factors including those with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Nationally, 41% of adults — more than 105.5 million people — have a higher risk of developing serious illness if they are infected with coronavirus, due to their older age or health condition, the Kaiser Family Foundation said.
Only seven states, plus Washington, D.C. and Guam, had better overall rates than Massachusetts. West Virginia, the last state to announce coronavirus cases, was worst, followed by Maine, Arkansas and Florida.
As for those 60 are older, who are generally at a higher risk, Massachusetts, with a relatively larger population of seniors, ranked far worse. In that case, 77.2% of older adults in Massachusetts were deemed at risk, the sixth-highest score.
For those under 60, the at-risk rate in Massachusetts was 12.7%. That's good for third-best nationally, behind Washaington, D.C. and Minnesota.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 218 cases statewide as of Tuesday afternoon, including eight in Worcester County.
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