According to a new study from the University of Michigan, patients that experience severe COVID-19 illness is having a higher chance of persistent symptoms.
These findings highlight the major concern and urgency needed to treat long-haulers. The study found that 55% of COVID-19 survivors had persistent symptoms 30 days post-COVID, while another 35% wee symptomatic for 60 days.
The University of Michigan used a random sample of 2,000 adults with COVID-19 onset on or before April 2020, from 13 geopgraphic areas and six counties. Out of the sample 629 completed the survey and the final date shows 593 patients completed:
· 56% was predominately women
· 68% was the age of 45 and older
· 46% was non-Hispanic white
· 35% black
The data suggests a significant proportion of people with COVID-19 will continue to experience symptoms. These results add to the growing body of evidence that a sizable portion of symptomatic COVID-19 cases of varying severity and people are continuing to suffer from symptoms well after their initial illness.