According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Current data also suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups.
The Oak Park Department of Public Health is working to address the needs of vulnerable populations in the community by working with long-term care facilities, health care professionals, property managers, faith-based organizations and social service agencies to make sure information about COVID-19 and how it spreads reaches high-risk residents.
More information and downloadable outreach material is posted at www.oak-park.us/covid19highrisk.