The over-70s are considered by the NHS as being at moderate risk and clinically vulnerable to the dangers of coronavirus (COVID-19). When it comes to the latest official guidance from the NHS and Government (12 May) it says you should avoid contact with people outside your household and only leave your home to buy food, medicine or take exercise. This is because complications from coronavirus are much more common in the over-70s - even those who are deemed fit, healthy and without any pre-existing medical conditions.