ATTN, #Seattle,

Public Health is recommending, but not requiring, the following steps:

People at higher risk of severe illness should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible, including public places with lots of people and large gatherings where there will be close contact with others.

People at higher risk include:
- People 60 and older
- People with underlying health conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes
- People who have weakened immune systems
- People who are pregnant

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