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Pre-existing conditions found in 100 percent of COVID-19 fatalities in South Chicago Heights

Covid 7 edited

There has been one COVID-19-related death in South Chicago Heights so far since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Cook County Government. The victim had other health problems that were said to have contributed to the patient's death.

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%
20-29000%
30-39000%
40-49000%
50-59110%
60-69000%
70-79000%
80-89000%
> 90000%

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