Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

November 25, 2020

Retrospective Cohort Study of Admission Timing and Mortality Following COVID-19 Infection in England

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  • A retrospective cohort study of 6,068 COVID-19 patients in England found that each additional day between symptom onset and hospital admission was associated with a 1% increase in the risk of mortality. Healthcare workers, obese people, and Black, Asian, and other ethnic minorities were more likely to experience later hospital admission, which the authors suggest shows the importance of timely medical care for members of these high-risk groups.

Alaa et al. (Nov 23, 2020). Retrospective Cohort Study of Admission Timing and Mortality Following COVID-19 Infection in England. BMJ Open. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042712