The cause of death from novel coronavirus pneumonia is mainly due to acute respiratory distress after infection with the virus, in which the patient may experience very severe respiratory distress and shock. Patients may also develop very serious acid-base metabolic disorders, resulting in multiple organ failure in the body, which is life-threatening. Because of the relatively good medical conditions nowadays, the use of symptomatic treatment, early detection and early treatment will be more effective. Although the new coronavirus pneumonia is relatively serious and some patients with severe or critical illnesses are still in a very dangerous situation, the overall mortality rate is relatively low. Source: Dr. Yurai