COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself & Your Family
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, Ph.D., MPH, RN - How to protect yourself and your family from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) now that we are open as a country. Many of my family and friends are essential workers and have asked me how to protect themselves and their families . My answer is the same for everyone, although they have different work and health situations. Hypertensives and COVID-19 We now know that hypertension is a risk factor for COVID-19. Being 60 years old or older puts you at even more risk. Therefore, you should protect yourself and family by continuing to take precautions. In the video below, Dr. Gupta explains why high blood pressure contributes to the high risk of COVID-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O00NvYLmGI4&t=858s How to Protect Yourself & Your Family from COVID-19 Just…