Almost 85 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 at the end of 2020, still feel the symptoms of the virus a few months later, writes Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed the data of 253 patients who came to the hospital with Coronavirus at the end of the autumn of 2020 and in the winter of 2021. The average age of respondents was 60 years.
about 85 percent of patients who have haunted from the disease, stated that so far, after six months, did not fully recovered. Even after complete cure, they showed the symptoms of coronavirus. These people still do not feel healthy.
In addition, more than half, about 55 percent of the people who survived the COVID-19, for half a year have discovered new ailments: heart disease and lungs, which before that was not. Almost a quarter of the survey participants admitted that they had a strong cough, and 20 percent complained about the rapid or irregular heartbeat. About 16 percent periodically use home oxygen. In addition, they are experiencing problems with movement.
Previously, scientists of the South Ural State University talked about the way to prevent the distribution of COVID-19 in closed premises. With the help of hydrodynamic research, they found that the correct location of partitions is one of the most spectacular ways to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses in a closed space.