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These are the occupations with the highest COVID-19 risk

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