I'm I high risk

[Wenwoo1]

Had my heart attack 18 months ago now have 2 stents and take 7pills a day . I work in my local tescos I do on line shopping . With they say things are at moment it's very scary . I just wondered if any one knows if I I'm at high risk from this virus ?

[barniecroft]

Hi, you are not in the highest risk category, but are certainly vulnerable and need to keep that social distance (2m) away from others you don’t live with and I would suggest if you don’t have any personal protection such as gloves, that you source these ASAP as additional protection.

Take care and stay safe.

[Wenwoo1 in reply to barniecroft]

Do I need to stay away from work for 12 weeks ?

[barniecroft in reply to Wenwoo1]

It really depends on whether you can continually remain 2m away from others. Also, if anyone becomes unwell in your workplace, immediately isolate yourself. I think it’s probably best to speak with your line manager and have a risk assessment in place for you .

Hope this helps.

[Calliope153]

From BHF pinned post - Ashley

I have a heart or circulatory condition – am I at increased risk of coronavirus?

We know that this is a frightening time for lots of people, especially if you have an existing health problem. Most people with coronavirus (Covid-19) have mild symptoms and make a full recovery. Having a heart and circulatory condition probably doesn’t make you any more likely to catch coronavirus than anyone else. But if you have a heart condition it may mean that you could get more ill if you catch it, which is why it’s really important to protect yourself.

Anyone with a heart condition is considered high risk of more severe complications of Covid 19 coronavirus.

It’s important you keep up to date with the government’s advice.