CDC Adds Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia To High-Risk COVID-19 List
On October 14, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added bipolar disorder and schizophrenia to the list of high-risk underlying medical conditions that are associated with higher risk of severe illness due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These conditions were added to the list based on the strength of evidence revealed by at least one meta-analysis or systematic review, or by review method defined in a scientific evidence brief.
The CDC’s decision to add bipolar disorder and …