articleNew England Journal of MedicineFeb 28, 2020GREEN OA

Clinical Characteristics of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in China

First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · Guangzhou Medical University

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Abstract

Background

Since December 2019, when coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) emerged in Wuhan city and rapidly spread throughout China, data have been needed on the clinical characteristics of the affected patients.

Methods

We extracted data regarding 1099 patients with laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 from 552 hospitals in 30 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in mainland China through January 29, 2020. The primary composite end point was admission to an intensive care unit (ICU), the use of mechanical ventilation, or death.

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