Recent and most new Pandemic is of COVID-19. This is the third time that coronavirus family has affected the human generation. COVID -19 has been found to have high morbidity with patients with co-morbidities and has been treated with supportive treatment. Low lymphocyte count and higher Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio is associated with poor prognosis in COVID 19. Old age, obesity and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is associated with low lymphocyte count and high neutrophil lymphocyte ratio. Identification of high risk group and taking specific measures to reduce the risk factors in them may result in improving complications related to COVID 19.

Keywords: Lymphopenia in COVID-19, Mortality in COVID-19, Diabetes & COVID-19.

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Dr Jayesh G Kalbhande

Consultant Surgeon, BARC Hospital