According to the survey, 66% of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital had been staying at ... [+] home. In addition to mostly coming from their homes, surveyed patients were more likely to be over 51 years old, and either nonessential workers, retired or unemployed. 96% of the surveyed patients had co-morbidities, which means nearly all had another chronic medical condition prior to catching coronavirus. The New York survey appears to be unique in that it released results on where patients came from before being hospitalized. Crucial quote“They’re not working, they’re not traveling, they’re predominantly downstate, predominantly minority, predominantly older,” said Cuomo.

Source: Forbes May 06, 2020 18:07 UTC