Table 2.
Vital signs and MEWS scores of probable/confirmed COVID-19 patients at the time of hospitalization and during the hospitalization period.
| Total casesn: 174 (%) | Mild diseasen: 35 | Moderate diseasen: 107 | Severe diseasen: 32 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of fever, n (%) < 2 days 2–5 days >5 days |
108 (62.1) 52 (29.9 ) 14 (8) |
26 8 1 |
67 33 7 |
15 11 6 |
0.121 |
| MEWS at admission, n (%) 0–1 points >2 points |
142 (81.6) 32(18.4) |
30 5 |
100 7 |
12 20 |
<0.001 |
| The highest respiratory rate n (%) <24 /min 24–30 /min >30 /min |
141 (81) 20 (11.5) 13 (7.5) |
31 3 1 |
99 5 3 |
11 12 9 |
<0.001 |
| Oxygen support n (%) Not required Nasal oxygen Oxygen with mask |
141 (81) 20 (11.5) 13 (7.5) |
31 3 1 |
100 3 4 |
10 14 8 |
<0.001 |
MEWS: Modified early warning score.