The differences in the prevalence of underlying respiratory disease between influenza and COVID-19 are particularly interesting, corroborating other studies [25]. Interestingly, the incidence of eosinopenia rather than lymphopenia was significantly different between cohorts. High CRP (>100 mg/L) was more prevalent in COVID-19 patients, although no differences remained once adjusted for other covariates. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is COVID-19.