Multivariate COX regression analysis revealed that NEAT1 is an independent predictor for survival among COVID-19 patients with an odds ratio of 7.48 and 95% CI (1.03 - 36.08) (P=0.02) while (male sex, smokers, CCL2, TNF-α, and IL-6) were cofactors affecting overall survival (Table 6). The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is COVID-19.