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Park Forest sees 98 percent of COVID-19 fatalities with pre-existing conditions

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Of the 40 individuals from Park Forest who have died from COVID-19, 98 percent had at least one other condition contributed to the patient's death, according to Cook County Government records.

A report from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention found influenza, respiratory failure and high blood pressure were the most common pre-existing condition found in COVID-19 fatalities.

Figures are accurate as of March 27.

Causes of death in patients who have died from COVID-19
Age groupCOVID-19 deathsCOVID-19 deaths with other causes% of total COVID-19 deaths with no other causes
< 10000%
10-19000%
20-2910100%
30-39220%
40-49220%
50-59330%
60-6915150%
70-79990%
80-89440%
> 90440%

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