Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson poses for a photo in her office at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 19, 2021. Henderson understands firsthand the need to confront the ongoing effects of COVID-19. Since being hospitalized for the deadly virus last August, she has experienced lingering respiratory issues as well as developing agonizing back problems that required multiple surgeries. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News As most Utahns look forward to COVID-19 no longer dominating their daily lives, those who’ve had the deadly virus and continue to struggle with debilitating and difficult-to-treat long-term symptoms are hoping they won’t be forgotten.