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Pre-existing conditions found in 97 percent of COVID-19 fatalities in Harvey

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Of the 72 individuals from Harvey who have died from COVID-19, 97 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 29.

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%
20-293233%
30-39000%
40-494325%
50-59770%
60-6919190%
70-7921210%
80-8916160%
> 90220%

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