Duration and aetiology of extended hospitalization among COVID-19 patients in United Arab Emirates.

Background: A retrospective review of the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the challenges faced by hospitals is essential in the post-pandemic era of 2022.

Aim: To identify the reasons for prolonged hospitalization after recovery for COVID-19 patients in the United Arab Emirates.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of 150 (18.