Patients who required intensive care were more likely to have underlying comorbidities and complications, and were significantly older (median age 66 versus 51), suggesting age as a prognostic factor for patients with of COVID-19.
Wagonjwa waliohitaji matibabu ya kina walikuwa na uwezekano mkubwa wa kuwa na hali nyingine ya ugonjwa na matatizo na walikuwa na umri mzee kuliko wale ambao hawakuwa nayo (katika umri wa wastani wa 66 dhidi ya 51) na kuashiria umri kuwa kigezo cha matokeo ya wagonjwa wa COVID-19.