Patients who are overweight or obese at risk of more severe COVID-19 (IMAGE)

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Patients who are overweight or obese at risk of more severe COVID-19

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Patients who are overweight or obese have more severe COVID-19 and are highly likely to require invasive respiratory support, according to a new international study.

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