2.2 Diagnostic criteria
Diagnostic and discharge criteria were based on The Diagnosis and
Treatment Protocol for COVID-19 (Trial Version 8) issued by the National
Health Commission and the State Administration of TCM [1].
2.3
Inclusion
Criteria
We included patients (1) that fulfilled diagnostic criteria for
COVID-19, (2) were aged 18 years or older, and (3) had complete
inpatient medical records at the
Chongqing Three Gorges Central
Hospital.