Continuing psoriasis treatment under threat of Covid-19

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We had a form to fill out passed around at work last Friday regarding the coronovirus and one of the questions was whether you suffered or had any history of the things that put you at more risk for complications from corona i.e diabetes, cancer, a weakened immune system etc.

I answered yes to this question and stated I was on methotrexate which suppresses my immune system.. in the very least I expected to be called in to the office for a chat but I haven't been.. meanwhile a colleague that suffers from diabetes (40 years old) has been sent home for atleast 2 weeks and another (60s) that has just recovered from a bout with pneumonia has been too. 

Does this seem right or should I be concerned that in the very least I haven't been spoken to? I am unsure as to how at risk I am so I am a bit baffled as to how they can make that call? Is it because I am relatively young (33) that I am not seen as being at risk?

MTX can impact your lungs (see warnings), but not sure at what dosage it becomes a problem. MTX is a cancer treatment, and typically taken in much larger dosage.

Diabetes is permanently suppress the immune system for most people even with insulin. It takes a consistent controlled diet, exercise, and insulin to keep blood sugar spikes reasonable.

They are looking for people who are older (60+) or who have some sort of issue with lungs. But I don’t think 14 days now is much of a help since this is going to be a problem for months.