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    Symptoms, Risk Factors, And Health Outcomes Of Long COVID In The United Arab Emirates

    March 2026 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Rouba Karen Zeidan, Najlaa Al-Bluwi, Ankita Shukla … Basema Ahmad Saddik
    Studysummary This study in the UAE found that approximately 49% of previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients experienced Long COVID, which was linked to worsened self-perceived health and functional limitations; risk factors included female sex, intensive care needs, multiple comorbidities, and numerous initial symptoms.
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