Hypertension (HTN) (p=0.008), CLD (p=0.02), TLC (p<0.001), NLR (p=0.004), AST (p=0.04), CRP (p=0.005), IL-6 (p=0.02) were associated with need for ICU care among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Here, IL6 is linked to Hypertension.