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People with a disability are more likely to die from coronavirus – but we can reduce this risk

  • Written by Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW
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The COVID-19 pandemic is terrifying for many of us, but people with a disability have more reason to worry than most.

People with a disability often have underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible to serious illness or death if they contract COVID-19. They may also be more at risk of contracting the virus if they have...

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