As a result of new vaccines, the threat of severe illness and death has been diminished, but there are still millions who suffer from lingering effects. COVID affects 10-30% of people diagnosed by the virus with long-lasting symptoms lasting up to year. This condition is called COVID Long Haulers.
Many doctors and researchers are looking into what, how and why people are suffering from these lingering effects for up to 6 months after COVID. There is no concrete answer yet, but they’re hopeful of finding a solution as they survey survivors and long haulers – collecting data as much as possible in the process.