Lack of data hinders long Covid response

From The Saturday Paper, 18 February 2023: In historical accounts of the 1918 influenza pandemic, references can be found to people experiencing exhaustion, nervous complications, apathy and depression for weeks, even months, after they recovered from infection. And reports of persistent, chronic fatigue-like symptoms have emerged following the major respiratory disease outbreaks of the past Continue reading Lack of data hinders long Covid response

How will long Covid play out over the coming years? Eight experts weigh in

From The Guardian, 16 October 2022: The story of long Covid is just beginning, and no one – not even the experts – knows how it will play out. The “known knowns” are that few, if any, health systems around the world are equipped to cope with the parallel pandemic of long Covid. It will Continue reading How will long Covid play out over the coming years? Eight experts weigh in

Long Covid: After-effect hits up to 400,000 Australians

From The Saturday Paper, 9 July 2022: Today, James is feeling about a two out of five. The young lawyer is reasonably articulate on the phone. He might be able to read a single news article today, maybe even go for a short walk. On a “five out of five” day, he can do four Continue reading Long Covid: After-effect hits up to 400,000 Australians

Long Covid: After-effect hits up to 400,000 Australians

From The Saturday Paper, 9 July 2022: Today, James is feeling about a two out of five. The young lawyer is reasonably articulate on the phone. He might be able to read a single news article today, maybe even go for a short walk. On a “five out of five” day, he can do four Continue reading Long Covid: After-effect hits up to 400,000 Australians