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Long Covid

While those who have survived COVID-19 are still with us, they now face a tough battle. Roughly 13.6% to 15% of people who fell ill with COVID-19 are now feeling the effects of what science has dubbed "Long COVID". Long COVID, as defined by the CDC is, "... a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems that people experience after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19."

Below you can find more information and links about Long COVID:

Caring for People with Post-COVID conditions
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control have created a webpage to help those who are caring for a loved one or friend that is experiencing the effects of Long COVID.
Guidance on “Long COVID” as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557
Long COVID has been listed as a disability under the ADA. Find out more about what that means for the people experiencing Long COVID and what options you may have if you are experiencing Long COVID.
Life with Long COVID | COVID-19 Special - DW News
Up to 10% of those who catch COVID-19 will go on to suffer chronic effects from the virus, according to current statistics. DW takes a closer look at the condition, with its vast array of symptoms, that is impacting the lives of so many worldwide.
Long COVID: A parallel pandemic - Knowable Magazine
A video featuring those suffering with Long COVID and Yale Immunologist Akiko Iwasaki.
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The Long COVID Alliance
The Long COVID Alliance is a network of patient-advocates, scientists, disease experts, and drug developers who have joined together to leverage their collective knowledge and resources to educate policy makers and accelerate research to transform our understanding of post-viral illness.
Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has collected information about long covid and has compiled it into an easily digestible form. Here you will find the Long COVID definition, symptoms, statistics, and more.
Post-COVID Conditions (Long COVID)
Medline Plus has created a Long COVID fact Sheet.
Yale Medicine - Long COVID Fact Sheet
Yale Medicine has put together a fact sheet on Long COVID.
What doctors wish patients knew about Long COVID
Read or listen to a discussion on what doctors wished patients knew about Long COVID from the American Medical Association. The article discusses the types of Long COVID, who it affects, and treatment and support options.
Long COVID Resources
From the Department of Labor find resources related to Long COVID disability requests, management of jobs and Long COVID, and support.
Long COVID: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Find statistical information related to Long COVID from January 2023.
Long COVID Support Group - Facebook
Do you or someone you love have Long COVID? Find support with this support group! This is a private, international peer support group for people with Long COVID and their carers. It is managed by volunteers from the charity Long COVID Support. All of the group admins have or have had Long COVID.
The RECOVER Initiative
The RECOVER initiative brings together patients, caregivers, clinicians, community leaders, and scientists from across the nation to understand, prevent, and treat long COVID.

See more resources on "Long COVID" and other complications of COVID-19 here.