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> From the start of the pandemic, the coronavirus seemed to target people carrying extra pounds. Patients who were overweight or obese were more likely to develop severe Covid-19 and more likely to die.

People now have had two years to lose weight and reduce their risk. It's astonishing that this doesn't seem to have happened.

Wait 'till you are 55+, with several metabolic problems. We'll talk then.
And for "pbaka" below, I'm 59 years old. Typical "Hacker News" mindset thinking that older people don't exist.
Wow, i've been trying to lose weight from some time. Good to see that corona is here to help.