According to a new study, people who take marijuana, alcohol or tobacco have an increased risk of being susceptible to breakthrough coronavirus cases even if they are fully vaccinated.
The study found that those who suffered from substance use disorder (SUD) had a higher chance of getting hit with the virus after vaccination.
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Individuals discharged from hospital following acute COVID-19 face elevated rates of mortality, readmission and multi-organ dysfunction, the study found.
According to a study, around 30 per cent of those hospitalized with coronavirus in England were readmitted for treatment within five months of their first release.
The study found COVID-19 hospitalisation was associated with increased risk of readmission and death following discharge as nearly
a third of people post COVID-19 hospital discharge were re-admitted and more than 1 in 10 died.
The research concluded that there was an absolute risk of post-discharge adverse events was greater for individuals aged over 70 years.
The study said the longterm burden of COVID-related morbidity on hospitals and broader healthcare systems is likely to be substantial due to increased number of infected cases.