Covid-19 hospitalisation could up risk of death, organ-related disorders for 2.5 years after discharge: Study
New Delhi, February 28, 2025.eople hospitalised due to Covid-19 faced an increased risk of death or organ-related disorders for up to two-and-a-half years after discharge, a study has found.The previous studies have found that organ damage can persist in almost 60 per cent of patients with long Covid, which refers to symptoms, including fatigue, that linger despite recovering from acute infection.The study, led by researchers at Bichat Hospital, Paris, conducted in nearly 64,000 French residents also found that the patients experienced a higher rate of deaths from any cause compared to those not hospitalised for Covid-19.
