This review points to lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutrophilia, leukocytosis as well as increased levels of IL-6, ferritin, D-dimer, aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, procalcitonin, creatinine and CRP as indicators of severe and fatal cases of COVID-19. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is Thrombocytopenia.