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Mechanical ventilation (MV) via tracheostomy is performed commonly for patients who are in long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) after respiratory failure. However, the outcome of MV in COVID-19-associated respiratory failure in LTACHs is not known. ⋯ Our study suggests that patients with COVID-19 requiring MV and tracheostomy have a higher chance for recovery than those without COVID-19.