COVID‑19 in elderly patients

Abstract

Causing several diseases since the 1st year of 21st century, coronaviruses have started to threatenhuman health by causing a pandemic of coronavirus disease‑2019 (COVID‑19) in a form of novelvirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome‑coronavirus‑2. This outbreak with an increasedmortality rate, especially in patients aged 65 and above, was declared a Public Health Emergencyof International Concern by the World Health Organization. Elderly patients are at increased risk ofa weaker immune system and comorbidities. This study was aimed to present updated informationon the course and effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic in elderly population.