Over 2 million likely had long-COVID in England, study estimates
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A new study projects more than 2 million adults in England likely experienced persistent symptoms in the months following COVID-19 infection, or so-called long COVID.
"Long COVID, describing the long-term sequelae after SARS-CoV-2 infection, remains a poorly defined syndrome. There is uncertainty about its predisposing factors and the extent of the resultant public health burden, with estimates of prevalence and duration varying widely," authors prefaced. The survey, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care in England, compiled data on demographics, suspected COVID-19, viral tests, underlying health conditions, COVID-19 symptoms and severity, and duration of some 29 listed symptoms. Nearly 20% of respondents self-reported COVID-19, according to a weighted prevalence, and 37.7% of some 76,100 people reported experiencing one or more persistent symptoms, with about 15% reporting three or more symptoms lasting for over 12 weeks.More Related News