Donald Trump's age and weight 'would classify him as vulnerable'

US president Donald Trump arrives at Morristown Municipal Airport to attend a fundraiser at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, last Thursday. Picture: Evan Vucci/AP

US president Donald Trump’s gender, age, and weight are all factors that make him more vulnerable to developing severe Covid-19, and give him a notional risk of around 4% of dying from it, health experts said.

The probability is hard to assess precisely, however, since factors such as overall fitness and activity levels, pre-existing conditions, and recent medical research can all make a significant difference.