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Research Finds Sinovac Is 86% Effective In Preventing Hospitalisation

Aug 06, 2021

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). 

Photo via Sinar Harian

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