This article was first published on the ABC News website. Read the original article here. Experts have been tracking the long-term health outcomes of Australians recovering from severe COVID-19 disease, and early results show roughly two in three people have ongoing issues. Key points: Researchers are trying to figure out if the long-term impacts of severe COVID-19 disease are different to other illnesses Long stays in hospital with other critical illnesses can have long-lasting consequences It’s not known if, or when, people will recover completely from infection The study is being conducted across 30 different hospitals in Australia and is a collaboration between researchers, physiotherapists, doctors, and nursing staff who work in intensive care units (ICUs).