He said it could also ease the insurance claims process if Long Covid is covered by policies as well as for the issuance of medical certificates to justify why a patient is unable to work. Assoc Prof Tan, who has handled Covid-19 cases, said Long Covid symptoms are similar to post-sepsis syndrome. He said diseases with similar symptoms to Long Covid such as malaria, dengue and influenza could be placed under a single umbrella to make clinical management decisions and insurance claims easier. “This provides some clarity and uniformity in Long Covid diagnosis,” he said. He said a total of 22 deaths were reported among Long Covid patients, referred to the Sungai Buloh Hospital Covid-19 rehabilitation outpatient specialised services, between November 2020 and September 2022.

Source: The Star August 09, 2024 13:39 UTC