‘Long COVID-19’ haunts more patients than thought

Over a year after the first coronavirus cases, some early patients are still suffering. “Long COVID-19″ refers to symptoms that can last for months or that return after recovery.

A new study from Wuhan China has found three quarters of hospitalised patients still experience at least one symptom half a year later.

What we’re yet to discover is just how long “long COVID-19” can last. Survivors know all-too well how damaging the sickness can be – even after they get better. The road to recovery can be long and difficult.

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