The first consecutive 5000 patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 from Qatar; a nation-wide cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited data on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes at a national level, and none after 60 days of follow up. The aim of this study was to describe national, 60-day all-cause mortality associated with COVID-19, and to identify risk factors associated with admission to an intensive care unit (ICU).

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study including the first consecutive 5000 patients with COVID-19 in Qatar who completed 60 days of follow up by June 17, 2020. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality at 60 days after COVID-19 diagnosis. In addition, we explored risk factors for admission to ICU.

Results

Included patients were diagnosed with COVID-19 between February 28 and April 17, 2020. The majority (4436, 88.7%) were males and the

SUBMITTER: Omrani AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7570422 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature