Study: Security guards, farmers, carers most at risk of Covid-19

The study found that more than 15% of workers have an underlying illness, which makes them particularly vulnerable to the virus. Picture: PA

Security guards, farmers, and carers are among the occupations statistically most at risk from Covid-19, according to a new study.

The research suggests the jobs with greatest risk for coronavirus can be tracked via a cross-section of those with underlying illnesses, of older age, and living in deprived areas.