COVID-19 has has affected millions nationwide. However, for some people who contracted COVID-19 the effects have never subsided. These patients are called COVID Long Haulers. Current estimates are that 30% of COVID survivors are long haulers.
Debilitating effects are lasting well beyond six months, sometimes even a year. On top of these symptoms, an increasing number of people are suffering from anxiety or depression related issues. An April 2019 did a study that showed that 11% of the population suffer from mental disabilities such as depression before the COVID pandemic.