COVID-19 in elderly patients

Abstract

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