Are people with HIV at higher risk for COVID-19 infection than other people?

Based on limited data at this time, people with HIV who are on effective HIV treatment have the same risk for COVID-19 infection as people who do not have HIV.

Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. This includes people who have weakened immune systems. Individuals with HIV are at greater risk of getting very sick if they have a low CD4 cell count or are not on effective HIV treatment.