£18.5 million to tackle long COVID through research
18 February 2021 4 research studies funded to better understand and address the longer-term effects of COVID on physical and mental health Approximately 1 in 10 people with COVID-19 continue to experience symptoms beyond 12 weeks Government funding for the projects approved in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research ( NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation ( UKRI) People experiencing the longer-term effects of long COVID will benefit from £18.5 million to fund research projects to help better understand the causes, symptoms and treatment of the condition. The funding will b...