Table 3.
Definition of cause of death categories of deceased infected with SARS-CoV-2
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Definition | |
| 1st Category: | |
| Direct cause of death | Severe COVID-19 pneumonia: DAD, ARDS, pulmonary intravascular and intraalveolar fibrin coagulation |
| Strong association with COVID-19 | Co-morbidities: not severe |
| 2nd Category | |
| Direct cause of death | Severe pre-existing conditions |
| Contributive association with COVID-19 | COVID-19 pneumonia as co-morbidity |
| 3rd Category | |
| Direct cause of death | Other causes of death, unrelated to SARS-CoV-2 infection |
| Weak association with COVID-19 | No COVID-19 pneumonia |