It was first reported that several pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, including IL-2, IL-7, IL-10, CXCL10 (IP-10), CXCL8, CCL2 (MCP1), TNFα, and IFNγ were higher in the plasma of COVID-19 patients as compared to healthy controls. The gene discussed is IL10; the disease is COVID-19.