Heart patients have higher chances of getting very sick with COVID-19(Coronavirus disease 2019) Corona virus infection has already been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Patients who pose a greater risk with COVID-19 include those with - Heart disease - Old age >65 yrs - Lung disease Also those with Diabetes and hypertension have higher chances of getting sick. Certain precautions important for heart patients include - keeping a distance >6 feet from one another, avoid social gatherings, and travel - Washing the hands at regular intervals for at least 20 seconds - While sneezing or coughing cover your nose or mouth or use the inner aspect of your elbow - Regular cleaning of frequently touched surfaces as door handles, switches One should maintain healthy life style as healthy diet, exercise and avoid stress and also should not miss any dose of cardiac medications. Although there is no vaccine for corona virus as yet but one should keep the vaccination status for flu and pneumonia up to date. A telehealth visit can be substituted for a routine in person visit with your health care professional.