Table 3. Daegu’s Covid-19 Brief Severity Scoring System.

Severity class	Criteria	Triage
Asymptomatic to mild	No symptoms or common cold–like symptoms	Community treatment centers
Moderate	Body temperature 37.5°C and cough	Community hospitals
Severe	Suspected severe pneumonia (body temperature over 38°C lasting more than 3 days, respiratory symptoms)	Tertiary hospitals
Critical	Suspected critical pneumonia (shortness of breath for more than 1 day, respiratory rate of 30 breaths/minute or more)	Tertiary hospitals / ICU care

Severity class was determined by physician volunteers who interviewed patients by phone. The severity class and subsequent triage destination could be modified by factors such as age, comorbidities, end-of-life status, and dwelling in a long-term care facility. Source: Daegu Medical Association.