Moreover, as a pathogen, COVID-19 can trigger a cytokine release syndrome, characterized by elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β [46], interleukin 1 (IL-6) [47], interleukin 12 (IL-12) [48], IFN-γ [49], and TNF-α [50]. The gene discussed is IL1B; the disease is COVID-19.