Terror of long COVID remains common even as pandemic eases, data show
1 year, 6 months ago

Terror of long COVID remains common even as pandemic eases, data show

LA Times  

Courtney Gavin, who contracted COVID-19 in 2020 and developed long COVID, takes a break after using a chairlift in February. “Those who do not get a COVID-19 vaccine have an increased likelihood of developing long COVID,” CDC epidemiologist Sharon Saydah said during a recent meeting of the agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Those findings were detailed in a study published by the CDC in August and, researchers wrote, “highlight the importance of COVID prevention, including staying up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccination, and could inform health care service needs planning, disability policy, and other support services for persons experiencing severe activity limitation from long COVID.” One of the more curious aspects of long COVID is the sheer range of symptoms linked to the syndrome. “We now have even more data showing that vaccines can also lessen the risk of getting post-COVID conditions, including long COVID,” said Dr. Nava Yeganeh, medical director of L.A. County’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Control Program. “The symptoms and conditions of long COVID can persist for months or years after acute infection, and they also emerge or reemerge over time,” Saydah said.

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The mystery of why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The mystery of why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder

BBC  

The mystery of why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder Getty Images Covid-19 is now ubiquitous – but hospitalisations seem to be on a downward trajectory. "Right now, we're seeing pretty low levels of people who are critically ill, even though there's an astronomical amount of Covid in wastewater," says Peter Chin-Hong, a professor in the Health Division of Infectious …

Long Covid study finds teenagers suffered with symptoms for more than two years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Long Covid study finds teenagers suffered with symptoms for more than two years

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Long Covid symptoms Here is the ONS’s list of self-reported long Covid symptoms in the …

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow
5 months, 3 weeks ago

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

Dutch News  

Some four years after the beginning of the Covid pandemic some 10,000 Long Covid sufferers are living on benefits because they are unable to work or work fulltime, figures from state benefits agency UWV have shown. Some 9,746 people are on invalidity benefit because of complications following an infection while another 1,246 have health problems associated with Long Covid but …

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow
5 months, 3 weeks ago

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

Dutch News  

Some four years after the beginning of the Covid pandemic some 10,000 Long Covid sufferers are living on benefits because they are unable to work or work fulltime, figures from state benefits agency UWV have shown. Some 9,746 people are on invalidity benefit because of complications following an infection while another 1,246 have health problems associated with Long Covid but …

Long COVID is a "public health crisis for kids," experts say
7 months ago

Long COVID is a "public health crisis for kids," experts say

Salon  

For years, public health experts have said that COVID-19 infections in children are “mild.” According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common symptoms of COVID in kids are a fever and cough. “This is one of the first large-scale national studies to do research related to long COVID across the entire lifespan, with a particular …

COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say

China Daily  

The number of people in China being infected with COVID-19 is fluctuating reasonably and won't be a burden on medical resources or the public, experts said. However, the National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases said the percentage of people catching flu and testing positive for COVID-19 rose from 8.9 percent in early July to 18.7 percent late last month. "COVID-19 …

Long Covid: New insights into symptoms, mechanisms and treatment prospects
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Long Covid: New insights into symptoms, mechanisms and treatment prospects

Hindustan Times  

Researchers from the Universities of Arizona, Oxford and Leeds examined dozens of previous studies on long Covid to investigate the number and range of people affected, the underlying disease mechanisms, the numerous symptoms that patients develop, and current and future treatments. Long Covid: New insights into symptoms, mechanisms and treatment prospects Long Covid, also known as post-Covid-19 condition, is described …

Mini-strokes, gut problems: Scientists see links to an old bout of Covid
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mini-strokes, gut problems: Scientists see links to an old bout of Covid

Live Mint  

Scientists suspect that one culprit behind your new illness might be the infection you got a couple of years ago. A new Nature Medicine study found that health problems stemming from even mild Covid infections can emerge as many as three years afterward. Instead, the latest study has found an increased risk of new health conditions—things you probably wouldn’t think …

Months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, one in five people are still suffering from symptoms, new research finds
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, one in five people are still suffering from symptoms, new research finds

ABC  

In short: A study of thousands of Americans has found one in five are still suffering from symptoms 90 days after being infected with COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization, long COVID "occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually 3 months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms that last for at least …

Signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate
10 months, 1 week ago

Signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate

LA Times  

Travelers get boarding passes and check in baggage at the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday. “I have seen more than I would expect, of sick people in the hospital” for COVID, said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious diseases expert. “We are still seeing individuals hospitalized, and based on CDC data presented …

New research reveals Covid is still 35 percent deadlier than the flu
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New research reveals Covid is still 35 percent deadlier than the flu

Daily Mail  

Despite the belief that Covid is no longer a serious virus, the disease is still deadlier than the flu, new research has shown. Patients hospitalized for Covid in the last year were more 35 percent likely to die and compared with those in hospital for seasonal influenza, a study by doctors at the VA St Louis Health Care System in …

Despite its ‘nothingburger’ reputation, COVID-19 remains deadlier than the flu
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite its ‘nothingburger’ reputation, COVID-19 remains deadlier than the flu

LA Times  

Since the earliest days of the pandemic, health officials have gauged the threat of COVID-19 by comparing it to the flu. Immunity from vaccines and past coronavirus infections has helped tame COVID-19 to the point that when researchers compared the mortality rates of hospitalized COVID-19 and seasonal influenza patients during the height of the 2022-23 flu season, they found that …

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard says it's time to stop using the term 'long Covid' - here's why
1 year ago

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard says it's time to stop using the term 'long Covid' - here's why

Daily Mail  

Says same symptoms as other viral infections 'Long Covid' is a 'sinister' term that causes 'unnecessary fear' and should be abolished, according to Queensland's Chief Health Officer. Dr John Gerrard said the term was 'probably harmful' because it implied Covid could create 'unique and exceptional' long-term symptoms, whereas new research showed they were almost identical to other post-viral conditions. 'We …

There is no such thing as long Covid, say health officials
1 year ago

There is no such thing as long Covid, say health officials

The Telegraph  

Long Covid is no different from the after-effects of viruses like flu and people should stop using the term, health experts have warned. The comments follow new research by Queensland’s public health department, which studied more than 5,000 people suffering Covid-like symptoms between May and June 2022. Dr John Gerrard, Queensland’s chief health officer, said: “In health systems with highly …

Long COVID will take your health, your wealth — then it will come for your marriage
1 year, 3 months ago

Long COVID will take your health, your wealth — then it will come for your marriage

ABC  

Sarah* fully expected that catching COVID would be a disaster for her health. Misunderstanding, doubt, disbelief But not everyone understands how severely long COVID symptoms affect patients — and many partners, relatives and friends refuse to believe it's a "thing". But post-exertional malaise is not just "normal tiredness", says Laura Allen, telehealth manager at Emerge Australia, a non-profit support and …

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution
1 year, 3 months ago

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution

News 18  

It’s time for the public to stop being surprised by the rise in Covid-19 cases and recognise coronavirus as a permanent part of their lifestyle, former Indian Council of Medical Research scientist Dr Raman Gangakhedkar has told News18.com. The country’s top epidemiologist, who was the face of India’s apex medical research agency during government briefings on Covid-19 last year, said …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 5 months ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

Another report minimizes long COVID risk. Long haulers say the threat is being ignored
1 year, 5 months ago

Another report minimizes long COVID risk. Long haulers say the threat is being ignored

Salon  

When Erica Hayes was infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in November 2020, her symptoms were mild and she didn’t even have a cough. “No one’s telling me I will regain a quality of life that would let me get back to work.” Some in the long COVID space say it’s one of many recent attempts to minimize long COVID, which …

‘Long colds’ just as common as long Covid, say researchers
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Long colds’ just as common as long Covid, say researchers

The Telegraph  

Experts looked at data from 10,203 people taking part in the Covidence UK study into coronavirus in the population and found 1,343 had suffered a Covid infection and 472 a respiratory infection that tested negative for Covid. “Our findings shine a light not only on the impact of long Covid on people’s lives, but also other respiratory infections,” Giulia Vivaldi, …

Long COVID: What the latest research says about symptoms after two years.
1 year, 7 months ago

Long COVID: What the latest research says about symptoms after two years.

Slate  

Death rates from acute COVID infections have fallen at this point in the pandemic, but there’s still a lot of worry about long COVID. Headlines about it say it shows that long COVID is worse, on a population level, than heart disease or cancer, and that it can continue to cause issues two years after the initial infection. Here’s one …

Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now
1 year, 7 months ago

Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now

Daily Mail  

Global and US health chiefs have urged calm over rising Covid cases and new variants, pointing out that virtually everyone now has immunity against the virus. On Thursday, Dr Marion Koopmans — a virologist who advises the World Health Organization — said the world was now in a 'different phase' of the pandemic due to higher levels of immunity from …

Long COVID is devastating and far from rare. As infections rise again, why are we still ignoring it?
1 year, 7 months ago

Long COVID is devastating and far from rare. As infections rise again, why are we still ignoring it?

Salon  

On May 11, 2023, the federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 came to an end. The parallels between the early Parkinson's symptoms outlined above and the symptoms reported by long COVID patients are undeniable. To be blunt, this means that long COVID patients may actually be miscategorized early-stage Parkinson's patients. Related Pandemic fatigue and a lack of research dollars …

Long covid symptoms may appear months after infection: Study
1 year, 7 months ago

Long covid symptoms may appear months after infection: Study

Hindustan Times  

According to the most thorough examination of how symptoms develop over a year, long COVID-19 can last at least a year after the acute sickness has subsided. Long covid symptoms may appear months after infection: Study The multicenter study, a collaboration between UC San Francisco, the Centers for Disease Control, and seven other sites, advances understanding of post-COVID-19 conditions by …

Brain fog and other long COVID symptoms affect millions. New treatment studies bring hope
1 year, 8 months ago

Brain fog and other long COVID symptoms affect millions. New treatment studies bring hope

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions. “This is a year or two late and smaller in scope than one would hope but nevertheless it’s a step in the right direction,” said Dr. …

COVID-19 data shows early signs of an increase in cases
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19 data shows early signs of an increase in cases

Salon  

Emerging data suggests that COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are on the rise again for the first time since January 2023, though the uptick is relatively small so far. Overall, COVID cases have been on a steep decline since January, but available data shows this trend is starting to reverse. Elsewhere in the world, many countries are also enduring prolonged …

Immune response against bystander virus, not SARS-CoV-2 causes long Covid: Study
1 year, 8 months ago

Immune response against bystander virus, not SARS-CoV-2 causes long Covid: Study

Hindustan Times  

Immune inflammatory reaction not against COVID-19, but against a common, harmless, dormant "bystander" virus present in the body, driving a cytokine storm, may be behind long Covid, a new research has found. The study also found patients with severe COVID-19 to display a higher number of long Covid symptoms compared to mild and moderate patients, even as the team's analysis …

Nearly 36 million in Europe may have experienced long Covid, World Health Organization official says
1 year, 9 months ago

Nearly 36 million in Europe may have experienced long Covid, World Health Organization official says

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 36 million people in Europe may have had long-lasting health problems from coronavirus infections they got during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization's regional director said Tuesday. Statistics from the University of Washington researchers indicate that about one in 30 of the region's residents have experienced “long COVID.” in the past three years. …

Long COVID takes heavy toll on health even as pandemic fades, study shows
1 year, 9 months ago

Long COVID takes heavy toll on health even as pandemic fades, study shows

LA Times  

Courtney Gavin, at her Irvine home in February, has been dealing with the effects of COVID-19 since March 2020 and uses a motorized lift to climb the stairs. “It’s trying to help all of us — both patients and doctors — figure out: How do we tell if someone has long COVID?” said Dr. Joann Elmore, a professor of medicine …

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
1 year, 10 months ago

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans that aims to help unravel the mysterious condition. Early findings from the National Institutes of Health’s study highlight a dozen symptoms that most distinguish long COVID, the catchall term …

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron I CHECK if you have these symptoms
1 year, 10 months ago

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron I CHECK if you have these symptoms

India TV News  

Long COVID: About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans that aims to help unravel the mysterious condition. Early findings from the National Institutes of Health’s study highlight a dozen symptoms that most distinguish long COVID, the catchall term …

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
1 year, 10 months ago

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Early findings from the National Institutes of Health’s study …

Long Covid risk higher for people living in poorest areas, Royal Society of Medicine finds
1 year, 10 months ago

Long Covid risk higher for people living in poorest areas, Royal Society of Medicine finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The risk of developing long Covid is higher for people who …

What you need to know to stay safe from COVID now that the public health emergency has ended
1 year, 10 months ago

What you need to know to stay safe from COVID now that the public health emergency has ended

LA Times  

Ready or not, it’s over. And roughly three-quarters of those surveyed by KFF that same month said they believe the public health emergency’s end will either have a “positive impact” or “no impact” on the country overall. But you are in diminishing company: That March Gallup Poll found that 3% of U.S. respondents remained “very concerned” about coming down with …

Study finds long COVID symptoms 'on par' with influenza in vaccinated population, but infectious diseases expert raises concerns
1 year, 11 months ago

Study finds long COVID symptoms 'on par' with influenza in vaccinated population, but infectious diseases expert raises concerns

ABC  

An infectious diseases physician has urged caution over a Queensland Health study comparing the impacts of COVID-19 and influenza, saying it is "very limited" and there is a danger of "downplaying the ongoing significance of COVID". Key points: At 12 weeks, 21 per cent of people with COVID and 23 per cent of people with influenza reported ongoing symptoms according …

New Covid variant Arcturus: What we know so far on severity of the strain
1 year, 11 months ago

New Covid variant Arcturus: What we know so far on severity of the strain

Hindustan Times  

As the World Health Organisation raised alarm over new Covid variant Arcturus, or XBB.1.16 as it is clinically referred to, the strain has been found so far in 22 countries, including Singapore, Australia, the UK and the US. Covid Variant Arcturus: Cases of the new variant have been detected in many countries. The new variant could be 1.2 times more …

Reasons Behind The Recent Surge in Covid-19 Cases Across States
1 year, 11 months ago

Reasons Behind The Recent Surge in Covid-19 Cases Across States

News 18  

A total of 5,335 Covid-19 cases were in the last 24 hours till 8am on Thursday, as per the official data from the Union Health Ministry. It was 20% higher than the total number of cases reported on April 5 and marked the highest daily surge since September 2022. Srinath Reddy, former president of the Public Health Foundation of India, …

5 Long COVID Myths We Need To Stop Believing
2 years ago

5 Long COVID Myths We Need To Stop Believing

Huff Post  

Maria Korneeva via Getty Images There are many falsehoods about long COVID and how it's contracted, according to experts. Long COVID — or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 — continues to have its critics, despite being a nationally recognized condition that’s been heavily investigated since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Just because something is poorly understood doesn’t mean it is …

The Most Common Long COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
2 years ago

The Most Common Long COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now

Huff Post  

Charday Penn via Getty Images Millions of people are experiencing a post-COVID illness known as long COVID. Brain Fog Gorman said some people don’t like the term “brain fog,” but this cognitive symptom is another sign of long COVID. Stomach Issues “There’s also a small segment that have stomach issues, too,” said Dr. William Lago, the medical director of Cleveland …

Scientists hope viruses hiding out in patients hold answers to long COVID
2 years ago

Scientists hope viruses hiding out in patients hold answers to long COVID

LA Times  

Tracking microbes through a malodorous network of sewer lines led virologist Marc Johnson to the source of unusual coronavirus mutants. And during that time, the mutations showed the virus was “running like hell,” trying to evade the person’s immune system, Johnson said. The coronavirus may also be hiding out in long-lived nerve cells and heart muscle, where it may drive …

What do we know about long COVID, how are patients faring and what's next for Australia?
2 years, 1 month ago

What do we know about long COVID, how are patients faring and what's next for Australia?

ABC  

Before COVID-19 ripped through the population in the summer of 2021, relatively few Australians were acquainted with the term "long COVID". Anthony Byrne, who leads the long COVID clinic at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, said the current consensus of the definition was that patients had to have: probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection persistent symptoms for at least 12 weeks, …

Long COVID: 7 symptoms that are most common, 3 of them can get critical
2 years, 1 month ago

Long COVID: 7 symptoms that are most common, 3 of them can get critical

Live Mint  

Covid is now relatively less severe than it was two years back. However, the risk related to the disease is still there as long COVID can continue to torment us long after the initial recovery. All of the patients had been diagnosed with a COVID infection before April 14, 2022 Here are the top 7 symptoms that are associated with …

Covid still an emergency but nearing 'inflection' point, says WHO chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid still an emergency but nearing 'inflection' point, says WHO chief

India Today  

The coronavirus remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Monday, after a key advisory panel found the pandemic may be nearing an “inflexion point” where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths. Speaking at the opening of WHO’s annual executive board meeting, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “there is no doubt that we’re in …

COVID is still a global emergency but may be nearing an ‘inflection point,’ WHO says
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID is still a global emergency but may be nearing an ‘inflection point,’ WHO says

LA Times  

COVID-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization’s chief said Monday, after a key advisory panel found that the pandemic may be nearing an “inflection point” where higher levels of immunity can lower coronavirus-related deaths. Speaking at the opening of the WHO’s annual executive board meeting, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that “there is no doubt that we’re …

Long Covid symptoms fading for mild coronavirus infections, says new study
2 years, 2 months ago

Long Covid symptoms fading for mild coronavirus infections, says new study

Hindustan Times  

The effects of long Covid tend to resolve within a year of mild infection, with vaccinated people at lower risk of breathing difficulties compared with unvaccinated people, according to a study. Long Covid symptoms fading for mild coronavirus infections, says new study Researchers examined the health records of almost 2 million people in Israel who tested for Covid-19 over a …

Long COVID made me an advocate for myself as symptoms were ignored with treatments hard to access
2 years, 3 months ago

Long COVID made me an advocate for myself as symptoms were ignored with treatments hard to access

ABC  

Long COVID made me retreat from the world, entering into the realm of invisible illnesses where sufferers are ignored, dismissed and struggle to find the help they need. "Around 70 per cent of people with long COVID present with signs and symptoms that are consistent with dysautonomia and what that means is that we can often objectively measure some of …

How does the SARS-CoV-2 virus cause long COVID? Here are some leading theories
2 years, 3 months ago

How does the SARS-CoV-2 virus cause long COVID? Here are some leading theories

ABC  

It's a question that's tantalised researchers since the first reports of "long haulers" back in 2020: what causes long COVID? Long COVID symptoms changing with the virus Photo shows An illustration of a woman with breathing problems and heart palpitations Under the broad "long COVID" umbrella, clusters of symptoms have emerged. Dr Phetsouphanh's study suggests something was triggering immune cells …

Long Covid symptoms are MORE common in those with other illnesses, study finds
2 years, 3 months ago

Long Covid symptoms are MORE common in those with other illnesses, study finds

Daily Mail  

All were tested for Covid, with a third of participants found not to have the virus Long Covid symptoms are just as common in people who've never had the virus, according to a study that casts doubt over the true scale of the condition. Results showed that three months after being recruited, coughs, fevers, headaches and fatigue — the main …

After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries
2 years, 4 months ago

After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries

Associated Press  

A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as Americans gathered for Thanksgiving. “It’s making a clear comeback.” Nationally, new COVID cases averaged around 39,300 a day as of Tuesday — far lower than last winter but a vast undercount because of reduced testing and reporting. …

Long-term Covid symptoms can get worsened by stressful circumstances: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Long-term Covid symptoms can get worsened by stressful circumstances: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new study reveals that the death of a loved one, financial or food poverty, or the development of a new disability were some of the best indicators of whether a patient hospitalised for COVID-19 will suffer signs of long COVID a year later. Long term Covid symptoms can get worsened by stressful circumstances: Study Led by researchers from NYU …

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