“Long covid” is a term used to describe illness in people who have either recovered from COVID-19 but are still report lasting effects of the infection, or have had the usual symptoms for far longer than would be expected.
Symptoms include fatigue, chronic joint and muscle pain, insomnia, reduced exercise tolerance,
shortness of breathe, mental health issues and headaches. Clinical follow-up finds that even in mild cases, damage to the heart, lungs and brain may be permanent.
This bulletin highlights the range of symptoms and potential future burden of morbidity.