The system analyzes a range of symptoms to identify at-risk patients.

Computer scientists from the University of Copenhagen are using AI to calculate which coronavirus patients need ventilators and intensive care.

The system will help doctors identify the symptoms that seriously ill patients have in common.

Hospitals could use the insights provided by the AI to work how many patients will need a ventilator at specific times in the future, and plan their resources accordingly.

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People with coronavirus have displayed a wide range of symptoms.

First, it will analyze X-rays, tests, health records, and measurements of people who have already finished treatment to identify the traits they have in common.