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. 2020 Aug 13;278(2):525–535. doi: 10.1007/s00405-020-06284-1

Table 1.

Disease severity classification criteria

Mild disease

With symptoms but without signs suggestive of pneumonia,

and SpO2 > 93% on room air,

and without chest imaging findings suggestive of viral pneumonia

Moderate disease

With clinical signs of pneumonia but without severe pneumonia (SpO2 ≥ 90% on room air, respiratory rate < 30 breaths/min, without severe respiratory distress)

or with chest imaging findings suggestive of viral pneumonia

Severe disease With severe pneumonia (SpO2 < 90% on room air, respiratory rate > 30 breaths/min, or severe respiratory distress) but not necessitating Intensive Care
Critical disease Necessitating intensive-care unit referral

SpO2 Oxygen saturation