On April 3, The Eastsider quoted Elisabeth Ference, MD, assistant professor of clinical otolaryngology, about whether having allergies can make someone more susceptible to COVID-19. 

“Being that the 2019 novel coronavirus is still very new, there is not much data on how allergies may affect a person’s risk to the virus.

To that end, the best thing to do is err on the side of caution. Stay home during this critical time as much as possible. Wash your hands often and thoroughly, and avoid touching your face.”