ISLAMABAD: The Sinopharm vaccine is 93 per cent effective at keeping people infected with the coronavirus out of the hospital, according to a study conducted by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. Authorities said the research found a significant decrease in the rate of new Covid-19 infections among people who received a second dose of the vaccine in the emirates. The vaccine was found to be 93 per cent effective in preventing hospitalisation and 95 per cent effective against admission to intensive care, according to the research. The study found post-Covid-19 syndrome, also known as long Covid, “may affect some senior citizens, people with chronic diseases, and even healthy individuals”. “Complications include damage to multiple organs, blood clots, and other complications that may require long-term medical attention,” the media office said.

Source: Pakistan Today April 19, 2021 15:30 UTC