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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Pre-existing conditions found in 100 percent of COVID-19 fatalities in Westchester

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Of the 23 individuals from Westchester 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 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%
40-49220%
50-59550%
60-69110%
70-79880%
80-89220%
> 90550%

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