Fernandes et al.’s [18] study identifies obesity,hypoxia on admission, lower absolute lymphocytecount, and more significant C-reactive protein as predictorsof severe SARS-CoV-2 disease manifestations,while our study identifies AVPU scores and SIMs(higher WBC, CRP, IL-6, and PCT) as predictors ofunfavourable outcomes. This evidence concerns the gene IL6 and Obesity.