UAE study shows Sotrovimab 100% effective in preventing death

Inside Creative House / iSTOCK

Sotrovimab, the anti-viral medicine for COVID-19, is 100 per cent effective in preventing death, according to the latest study results released by MoHAP.

It showed that 97 per cent of the recipients recovered within 14 days and prevented ICU admission in 99 per cent of the cases.

The study was carried out between June 30 and July 13 in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Health and Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Over 6,100 patients were given the anti-viral medicine, of which 52 per cent were aged 50 or above and had multiple pre-existing medical conditions.

The UAE was one of the first countries to receive the shipment of the medicine and had approved its use in June.

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Afternoons with Helen Farmer

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Every weekday afternoon, Helen Farmer will help you to navigate the highs and lows of life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what’s happening and where to go.

  • The Debrief

    4:00pm - 7:00pm

    Join Dane on Dubai Eye 103.8 for The Debrief from 4pm to 7pm, the perfect way to unwind after a busy day at the office.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!