According to the website of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, those who are at risk of getting severe consequences from SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID-19 -- are those who have pre-existing health conditions related to the circulatory and respiratory systems. In addition, those who are obese, with diabetes, kidney illness, liver disease, as well as those with weak immune systems or are immuno-compromised, are at a higher risk of getting complications from the deadly novel coronavirus.

Added to this, people who are at the age of retirement or 65 years old or more are at a higher risk of getting complications from the illness. It means that those in this age group who are looking for other sources of income may need to consider those that do not put their health at risk.

According to an article, there are many jobs for those who are looking for remote work to avoid COVID-19. Here are a few of those jobs.

Remote Bookkeeper

Many companies offer remote bookkeeping work. Some of the skills you will need to get hired for the job are a mastery of the basics of recording and classifying financial transactions. It means that you should have the proper education or experience with doing bookkeeping tasks. You will also need to have mastery of the concepts of debit, credit, handling various accounts, and invoicing.

Since you will try to work remotely as a bookkeeper, you should have sufficient knowledge about the accounting software or any computer software which your employer is using for the business.

Remote Administrative Assistant

If you have worked as an administrative assistant in the past, you may have a shot at getting hired for a remote administrative assistant.

If you are going to remotely work as an administrative assistant, you must know how to use the computer software your employer is utilizing. Some of the tasks given to administrative assistants include handling phone calls, schedule meetings, manage calendars, organizing files, and coordinating with the entire team. Here is an example of a job description of an administrative assistant.

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Remote Customer Service Representative

According to an article, customer service representatives are the company's staff that is responsible for strengthening the company's relationship with its customers by providing answers to queries. Also, customer service representatives have the task to relay relevant information about the products and services offered by the company to its customers. Also, they are the ones who may also be tasked to receive the order of customers. It means that this remote job that may be suitable for retirees and those who are looking for remote work requires excellent communication skills. Here is an example of a job description of a customer service representative position in a company.