The Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine is said to be 58.8% effective at preventing symptomatic infections among millions of people in Chile who have received it.
According to Astro AWANI, a study was conducted between February to July this year, which was confirmed by the Chilean health authorities in a report published on Tuesday (August 3rd).
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Health officer Rafael Araos said that the CoronaVac was 86% effective in preventing hospitalization.
The vaccine is also 89.7% effective in preventing intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and also 86% effective in preventing deaths due to COVID-19.
In April, the same study found that the Sinovac vaccine was 67% effective in preventing symptomatic infections.
Ahh see, no need to worry! Whether it’s Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer, always remember that the best COVID-19 vaccine to get is the first one that is offered to you!
So, let’s get vaccinated, guys!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
