Geneva study shows vaccinated have lower risk of Long Covid

Thursday, 24 February 2022 06:30

A major study from the University Hospital in Geneva shows those who’ve been vaccinated against Covid have a significantly lower risk of suffering from Long Covid.

A team of researchers have been following people who’ve tested positive for Covid – both vaccinated and unvaccinated – and have been following their symptoms, asking about tiredness, concentration levels, breathing difficulties and their senses of taste and smell.

The results show the vaccinated have a 28% lower risk of persistent symptoms. The University Hospital says the study is one of the largest of its kind in the world - but the results are consistent with other similar research programmes.

More from Bitesize News

Govt to delay funding decision for UNRWA

The Swiss government is putting off a decision on whether to re-start funding to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA.
Potential terrorist arrested in neighbouring France

A teenager threatening to attack the Paris Olympics has been arrested in neighbouring France.
New plan to pay for P+R in France

The canton of Geneva is proposing a new plan on how to finance Park and Ride schemes in neighbouring France.
Nestlé throws mineral water away

The Swiss food giant Nestlé has been forced to destroy several batches of its mineral water brand, Perrier, due to a bacterial contamination.
Sheep head prankster found

The person responsible for placing two sheep heads in the toilets in a Geneva school has been identified – and the investigation has been closed, according to the police.
Former president says Switzerland should join EU

A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.