These are the occupations with the highest COVID-19 risk

Apr 20, 2020

Dentist Torben Schoenwaldt and clinical assistant student Rebecka Erichsen work in reopened Harald Dentists Soenderaaparken, as the country loosens the restrictions amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Vejle, Denmark April 20, 2020. Ritzau Scanpix/Claus Fisker via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK. - RC288G9UD5EE

Among the greatest risk are dentists. Image: REUTERS/Ritzau Scanpix/Claus Fisker

Marcus Lu

Financial Writer, Visual Capitalist

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Frontline healthcare workers are most at risk. Image: U.S. Dept of Labor

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On average, those with higher pay are usually more able to work from home, further reducing their risk of exposure to COVID-19. Image: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Despite the high risk, many workers like those in healthcare must stay working. Image: Visual Capitalist

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