77% affected 12 months later

12 months after mostly mild Covid infections, only 23% were symptom-free.

Patients reported significantly reduced physical and mental quality of life from symptoms like reduced exercise capacity (56%), fatigue (53%), breathing problems (38%), and trouble concentrating (40%) and finding words (32%). Researchers also found signs of the immune system attacking healthy cells.

Source: Persistent Symptoms in Adult Patients 1 Year After Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Prospective Cohort Study | Clinical Infectious Diseases | Oxford Academic (oup.com)


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