According to experts, the new coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2, can cause respiratory infections ranging from mild to life-threatening, with senior citizens being particularly vulnerable because of their depleted immunity and already prevalent ailments. Dr. Vijay Kumar, Assistant Professor, Geriatric Department, All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) says that people over the age of 60 may also have more trouble recovering from COVID-19 respiratory disease, especially those who have underlying conditions like asthma, liver diseases, diabetes, heart problems, hypertension or some other such disease. So, it becomes even more important to take care of older adults to protect them and keep them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to help seniors stay healthy during the pandemic.