What is the probability of someone in ICU surviving covid 19?

I am in a really scary place right now. I am angry and confused of why one of my parents fell victim to covid. I have fallen into depression. I don’t want people to sugar coat things but it’s hard to hear the facts. I’m seeing so many different statistics and since this virus is new, nobody knows what’s true and what isn’t.  One thing is that this virus is 100 percent real and I’m really angry at those who think it’s a joke. I’m living in NY state in a rural town where 3 in 1000 people have this virus. I also think I have it but have been self quarantine since mid March. I would never wish this upon anyone. My parent is in ICU in a medical induced coma. My parent has been in there for almost 3 days now. My parent is young, 49 to be exact. I really am scared she won’t make it but I’m trying to stay positive for myself and my family. This is hard on us since my mom is the most kind and selfless person ever! I really hope she comes out and every day that goes by I hate myself more for not being there enough. It’s heartbreaking not being able to be with her. I hate waking up every day. Please keep her in your prayers please keep all patients in ICU in your prayers or thoughts. Please help me. 

2021-02-24T02:01:41Z

She was released from ICU after 4 weeks and is doing better now! Thank you all. Hope y’all stay safe. 

Pearl2020-04-07T00:23:55Z

just pray for them, thats all you can do

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Anonymous2020-04-06T17:45:57Z

If mom is a otherwise healthy person, she has a very good chance of being ok. All you can do is wait. try to stay busy with anything to keep your mind off of it. Good Luck

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Anonymous2020-04-06T16:32:53Z

You can't have it both ways.  Either you want to know the facts or you don't.  Talk to your parent's doctor.  That's the only person you should be listening to.

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Anonymous2020-04-06T16:29:26Z

I'm really sorry you have to go through this.  If your parent is in a medically induced coma, then it's either from COVID-19 or other underlying causes then frankly, the odds aren't in her favor.  That doesn't mean she is going to die, she could pull through, COVID-19 at any age isn't a death sentence but the odds can vary wildly.  On the plus side, at 49 typically COVID-19 has a relatively low mortality rate but that doesn't mean everyone gets better.
 
Have you talked to her doctor?

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?2020-04-06T16:28:19Z

If you can get a message to the doctor, INSIST on them giving your parent hydrocholoquine. I think they said you can demand it now. 

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