Long Covid
Economically inactive Britons with long Covid have ‘doubled’ in a year
One in 20 people unemployed and not seeking work have symptoms, says ONS
Joe Middleton
04, Aug, 2022 @2:28 PM
The Guardian view on long Covid: an unknown enemy | Editorial
Editorial: At least 2 million people in the UK are struggling with symptoms months or years after falling ill. They need support as well as treatment
Editorial
02, Aug, 2022 @6:32 PM
Could Long Covid lead to the rise of a four-day work-week? | Greg Frey
A shorter work-week would reduce carbon emissions, make life easier for parents and people with illnesses or disabilities, and generally make people happier
Greg Frey
29, Jul, 2022 @10:15 AM
Covid study finds millions have long-term smell or taste problems
Researchers say about 5% of infected adults may develop long-lasting changes to sense of smell or taste
Andrew Gregory Health editor
27, Jul, 2022 @10:30 PM
Long Covid costing UK workers up to £1.5bn yearly in lost income, says IFS
Researchers say impact of rise to 2 million cases meant it was ‘a significant part of pandemic’s legacy’
Phillip Inman
26, Jul, 2022 @11:01 PM
Lower sex drive and hair loss among long Covid symptoms, finds study
Research confirms ‘extremely broad’ range of symptoms reported by sufferers for more than two years
Andrew Gregory Health editor
25, Jul, 2022 @3:00 PM
Thousands seeking unproven long Covid blood treatments abroad
Unproven procedures such as apheresis, or ‘blood washing’, and anti-clotting therapy are being offered in Europe
Andrew Gregory
12, Jul, 2022 @10:30 PM
Long Covid: what we know about it and how best to treat it
Symptoms can persist for weeks but work on causes and treatments is still developing. Here’s what we know so far
Melissa Davey
09, Jul, 2022 @8:00 PM
Who’s clapping now? UK healthcare workers with long Covid have been abandoned | Kelly Fearnley & Shaun Peter Qureshi
Frontline workers risked their lives for us, but now many risk losing their jobs, say doctors Kelly Fearnley and Shaun Peter Qureshi
Kelly Fearnley and Shaun Peter Qureshi
06, Jul, 2022 @1:34 PM
New Covid subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are the most contagious yet – and driving Australia’s third Omicron wave | Adrian Esterman
The latest variants are masters at evading immunity – meaning previous infection and vaccines are unlikely to provide much protection against catching it
Adrian Esterman for the Conversation
04, Jul, 2022 @11:16 PM
Are pockets of Covid in the gut causing long-term symptoms?
Scientists are investigating whether reservoirs of virus ‘hiding’ in the body are contributing to long Covid
Linda Geddes Science correspondent
28, Jun, 2022 @5:09 PM
No masks, no free tests, low sick pay – the UK government is back in Covid denial | Frances Ryan
Cases are on the rise, but a few small changes would make a big difference to millions of vulnerable people, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
Frances Ryan
28, Jun, 2022 @7:00 AM
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