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A geriatrician offers 4 tips for seniors to stay connected during coronavirus outbreak

  • Written by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Virginia
As the number of COVID-19 cases jump, a Los Angeles man stocks up on toilet paper -- 150 rolls of it. Getty Images/Mark Ralston

As the numbers climb for those infected with the novel coronavirus, the dangers rise for vulnerable populations. People who are older or with underlying medical conditions risk the severest consequences, including organ...

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