Our claim statistics for 2020 show how COVID-19 can affect anyone. However, our data also shows that increased physical activity can offer a measure of protection against the illness and mitigate its impact. High physical activity has shown to reduce risk of hospitalisation from the illness by 27%, while high engagement in the Vitality Programme has shown to protect against death, with the highly engaged reducing their risk of death by 81%. Relative risk of hospitalisation, male aged 40 - 49 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Low physical activity Medium physical activity High physical activity COVID-19 mortality rate by Vitality status Low VitalityEngagement High VitalityEngagement No Vitality COVID-19. The pandemic has further highlighted how our core purpose – to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives – is nowmore relevant than ever. Source: Discovery South Africa Covid-19 Special report March 2021. Source: Analysis of Vitality Health Covid Cash Back admission claims, 2021. 81% 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 9 0 14% 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 27% 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 9 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0