An overwhelming majority of older Americans areconcerned about the coronavirus, according to theresults of a new AARP poll.

The survey clearly shows that the pandemic has affected the 50-plus population’s health, lifestyle and financial security.

Usually in surveys you don’t find numbers that are that high.

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Here’s a look at some other key findings of this survey.

These are the people who are seeing actual heartfelt consequences for them and their family."

The virus has affected aspects of older Americans lives beyond health, the poll finds.

sixty two percent of adults age fifty and up are very concerned about the coronavirus and thirty two percent are somewhat concerned

So, there is a really, really serious financial impact of this virus."

seventy percent say they worry they or a family member will get sick fifty nine percent say they worry they or a family member will die from the virus, and sixty percent are worried their investments and retirement savings could be adversely affected

sixty one percent say they are following the guidelines to help prevent the spread of coronavirus all of the time