In recent weeks, several doctors and published papers have noted that COVID-19 patients who are put on ventilators have an increased risk of death. April 9, 2020, Business Insider reported that 80% of COVID-19 patients in New York City who are placed on ventilators die, causing some doctors to question their use.
According to The Associated Press, “Similar reports have emerged from China and the United Kingdom. One U.K. report put the figure at 66%. A very small study in Wuhan … said 86% died.”