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Steger: 100 percent of COVID-19 fatalities had pre-existing conditions

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Of the 12 individuals from Steger who have died from COVID-19, 100 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 April 3.

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%
10-19110%
20-29000%
30-39000%
40-49110%
50-59220%
60-69440%
70-79440%
80-89000%
> 90000%

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