As someone living with post-viral conditions exacerbated by Long Covid, I read the story carefully. It contained no mention at all of Long Covid. But one thing we know for certain is that “mild Covid” can be debilitating and lead to long-term or permanent disease and disability. We need sustained systems of benefits, housing security and basic income support for avoiding Covid infection or dealing with post-viral illness. Let it begin by including analysis of long Covid and post-viral illness in any reporting, speculation or policies, starting with this Omicron wave.

Source: The Guardian December 24, 2021 08:16 UTC