﻿RT-PCR was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Lab investigations showed lymphopenia, elevated CRP, and normal to slightly elevated procalcitonin. Renal and liver function tests and serum lactate on admission were normal. Stool PCR was positive for SARS-CoV-2 and Clostridium difficile toxin assays were negative when tested for diarrhea. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is lymphopenia.