Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients still have symptoms after 6 months
In a new study, 76% of those hospitalized with COVID-19 were still experiencing at least one symptom of the disease 6 months after discharge.
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In a new study, 76% of those hospitalized with COVID-19 were still experiencing at least one symptom of the disease 6 months after discharge.
Most patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have at least one symptom six months after falling ill, according to findings from a study in Wuhan, China, where the novel coronavirus first emerged in late 2019.
CORONAVIRUS symptoms have fallen into categories as evidence has been accumulated. A new study conducted in China found one long Covid symptom to be more common than the rest.
The findings indicate that even people who recover from COVID-19 could suffer long-lasting health impacts.
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