The multivariable results also indicated that the log transferred CD4 count was negatively associated with the occurrence of COVID-19 (AOR=0.06, 95%: CI 0.01-0.30), while log transferred length from HIV diagnosis was positively associated with the occurrence of COVID-19 (AOR=1.12, 95% CI:1.05-1.19). The gene discussed is CD4; the disease is COVID-19.