Nearly one in ten people in England think they could have long Covid, according to analysis of national data. This showed that 4.8 per cent of people report suffering from long Covid, while a further 9.1 per cent believed they may have it but are not sure. Long Covid is a chronic condition induced by Covid-19 infection, with symptoms including fatigue, feeling short of breath, “brain fog”, and heart palpitations. The findings, published in the journal Health Expectations, show the continuing effect of the pandemic on the health of the UK. The illness is keeping tens of thousands of people out of work, impacting economic growth,

Source: The Times March 18, 2025 20:52 UTC