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COVID-19: Asian patients at higher risk of in-hospital deaths shows Study – Mid-day
The study examined the relationship between ethnic background and SARS-CoV-2 the virus responsible for Covid-19
Updated: 11 October, 2020 12:34 IST |
IANS |
London
Patients of Asian ethnicity have an increased risk of dying in hospital from Covid-19, while those of Black ethnicity have an increased risk of requiring hospital admission for the disease, warns a London study.
The findings, published in the journal Eclinical Medicine, suggest that different treatment strategies may be required for different ethnic groups.
“For Black patients, the issue may be how to prevent mild infection progressing …
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