Experts say that three symptoms that linger in COVID-19 survivors after treatment from the Lagos State COVID-19 isolation and treatment facilities weeks after discharge were fatigue, headaches and chest pain. In addition, more than one-third (40.9 per cent) had persistent COVID-19 symptoms after discharge, and 19.7 per cent had more than three persistent COVID-like symptoms. Neurologic symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, and attention deficits were identified in 39.1 per cent of the COVID-19 survivors reviewed. Information was obtained on the presence or absence of COVID-19 symptoms, general symptoms, and the nature of symptoms if any. Of all cases reviewed, the most common symptoms were easy fatigability (12.8 per cent), headache (12.8 per cent), chest pain (9.8 per cent), and insomnia (9.8 per cent).

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 29, 2021 01:30 UTC