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A clear strategy is needed to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said, “Concerns have been raised by medical professionals and the WHO over prevalent numbers of people of all ages who are suffering complications to their health due to their Covid diagnosis, a condition that has been referred to as ‘Long Covid’.
“These complications range from cough and shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, palpitations, chest pain, physical limitations, depression, and insomnia.
“In the US, a survey of symptomatic adults who had a positive test result for Covid found that 35% had not returned to their usual state of health when interviewed 2–3 weeks after testing.
Clear strategy needed to manage patients suffering from ‘Long Covid’
30th December 2020 - Colm Burke TD
A clear strategy is needed to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said, “Concerns have been raised by medical professionals and the WHO over prevalent numbers of people of all ages who are suffering complications to their health due to their Covid diagnosis, a condition that has been referred to as ‘Long Covid’.
“These complications range from cough and shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, palpitations, chest pain, physical limitations, depression, and insomnia.