The Crucial Long Covid Symptoms You Need To Look Out For | HuffPost Life
“COVID-19 is a severe and multi-organ disease, which may have lasting consequences on your body even after the virus is cleared from your system.”
Responding to Long COVID Responsibly - Global Virus Network
“Beyond persistent symptoms, Long COVID is also associated with an increased risk for significant medical events, including major adverse cardiovascular events and new-onset diabetes mellitus.(1) For many people, Long COVID has a significant impact on their ability to work, study, take care of their families, and participate in other activities of daily living. For these reasons, Long COVID is often described as a “mass disabling event.”(2) Long COVID can also lead to financial hardship, social isolation, and mental health challenges.”
A Journey Through Grief: Experiences of Loss Among Patients With Long COVID - Ann Scheck McAlearney, Leanna P Eiterman, Elizabeth Mayers, Jennifer L Eramo, Sarah R MacEwan, 2024
“We aimed to improve understanding of the experiences of patients with Long COVID, focusing on emotional impacts arising from experiences of loss and grief caused by persistent physical symptoms and changes in lifestyle and social support.”
Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in Africa experiencing Long COVID symptoms, study suggests
Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in African countries report ongoing symptoms, with fatigue being the most common.
Up to 25% of patients experience mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety, which African health systems are unprepared to address.