Researchers paint picture of COVID-19 severity and outcomes in South Carolina

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Researchers paint picture of COVID-19 severity and outcomes in South Carolina

The first statewide population-based study of COVID-19 symptoms and clinical outcomes has found disparities across different groups, particularly by race/ethnicity and geographic location (rural vs urban). Older adults, males and Black individuals were more likely to experience hospitalization and death, with rural residents facing a particularly high risk of death. Compared to White individuals, Hispanic/Latino patients were more likely to have moderate/severe symptoms while Asian patients were less likely.

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