According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, being obese increases your risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

There are several actions you can take to reduce your risk:

• Take your prescription medicines for being overweight, obesity, or severe obesity, exactly as prescribed.
• Follow your health care provider’s recommendations for nutrition and physical activity, while maintaining social distancing precautions.
• Call your health care provider if you have concerns or feel sick.
• If you don’t have a health care provider, contact your nearest community health center or health department.