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People living with HIV have higher risk of severe consequences from COVID, says WHO
Patients infected with HIV have a higher chance of dying from COVID-19 by 30%, according to a new study from the World Health Organization.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPatients infected with HIV have a higher chance of dying from COVID-19 by 30%, according to a new study from the World Health Organization. HIV-positive patients are also more likely to become severely ill from COVID, and more likely to die if hospitalized with the virus.
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5 storiesPeople living with HIV may suffer more severe consequences from COVID, says World Health Organization
Patients infected with HIV have a higher chance of dying from COVID-19 by 30%, according to a new study from the World Health Organization.
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