The evolving science behind 'long-Covid'
These symptoms range from muscle weakness and fatigue, anxiety and depression, to more severe respiratory issues. These long-term effects of the virus are what some scientists are calling long-Covid. However, while this study is one of the first large studies on long-Covid, much remains uncertain about the virus’ lasting impact on the body. “We’re not 100% sure how many people are going to suffer from ongoing symptoms. It’s not the case in all circumstances, but conversely it actually is the case that some patients in the acute illness are relatively asymptomatic, so it’s difficult...