Explained: Cytokine storms — or when the body’s own immune system leads to COVID-19 deaths | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: Cytokine storms — or when the body’s own immune system leads to COVID-19 deaths | Explained News,The Indian Express

Explained: Cytokine storms — or when the body’s own immune system leads to COVID-19 deaths

Written by Mehr Gill , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: April 3, 2020 at 9:22 pm

While various studies have shown that the disease has more severe consequences for those above the age of 60 years, and especially those with existing co-morbidities, some countries have also reported deaths of younger people, after catching the infection.