Two million people in U.K. living with long Covid, find studies

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ONS figures show that one in five people with long Covid had the infection two years ago

 

Two million people in the UK are thought to be living with long Covid, data has revealed, the highest figure since official surveys began.

 

While Covid can cause a period of acute illness, some people continue to experience symptoms, such as breathlessness, muscle aches and fatigue, for months or even years – a condition that has been labelled long Covid.

 

Studies have suggested Covid may have a lingering impact, including through damage to organs such as the heart and lungs, while research has suggested fewer than a third of patients who have ongoing Covid symptoms after being hospitalised with the disease feel fully recovered a year later.

 

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/01/two-million-people-in-uk-living-with-long-covid-say-studies

 

 

 

[ozimoron]

My friend told me today that his son, who is a doctor, contracted covid some months ago from one of his patients. He used to run 10 Km a day but can't manage even 3 anymore. He frequently become breathless and regularly has surges in blood pressure to dangerous levels. Long covid is also known to affect cognitive mental functions. The doctor would be in his 40's and without any chronic medical conditions.