Although, the immunologic mechanism of cytokine storm caused by COVID-19 is not fully understood, high IL-6 titers have been reported in COVID-19 patients18–20,41 and IL-6 is known to prolong APD as a result of inhibition of IKr28, and prolong QTc interval during acute infections regardless of concomitant antimicrobial therapy42. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is COVID-19.