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Brain fog and fatigue are some of its well-known symptoms. But how do I know if I have long COVID?

Today officially marks the first day of winter in Australia, but we're already in the thick of an increase in COVID-19 cases. He is an associate professor at the long COVID clinic at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney and says there are two time frames to pay attention to: Persisting symptoms after 28 days are known as a "post-acute infection" are known as a Persisting symptoms after three months could be considered long COVID. Researchers said a person with symptoms not on this list may still have long COVID, but it is a first step in identifying "common language" for those working toward treatments. With many in Australia struggling to get a diagnosis, Dr Bennett said the study could help by "attaching a long COVID diagnosis to different packages of symptoms." Along with clinical studies taking place, Associate Professor Byrne said the clinic "have comprehensive medical assessment to assess and treat co morbid conditions that are present in long COVID patients," he said.

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