Long COVID
Total 28 Posts
Long Covid is a term to describe the effects of Covid-19 that continue for weeks or months beyond the initial illness.
Six common COVID myths busted by a virologist and a public health expert
5 min read
Almost three years into the pandemic, myths and misinformation about COVID-19 remain widespread. Let’s debunk some common misconceptions about COVID.
COVID in 2023 and beyond – Why virus trends are more difficult to predict three years on
5 min read
How will the coronavirus pandemic be in 2023? This question is in some ways impossible to answer, given a number of unknowns. One thing is for certain though – the pandemic is not over yet.
Things everyone should know about COVID-19 (Part 2: Transmission & Protection)
12 min read
This piece highlights important things about how COVID-19 is transmitted and what variant-proof measures can be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected or reinfected.
Long COVID stigma may encourage people to hide the condition
5 min read
A UK survey found most long COVID sufferers have experienced discrimination, prejudice or shame related to the condition.
Things everyone should know about COVID-19 (Part 1: Immune System)
8 min read
With poor public health messaging, the general public doesn’t seem to know some important things about how COVID-19 and the immune system actually work.
Wear a mask in public — Successive COVID infections increase health risks, new study
5 min read
A new study shows that repeat COVID infections contribute to a significant additional risk of adverse health conditions in multiple organ systems. Long COVID is going to be a defining issue of our times.
China-bashing is being used to normalise mass-disability and loss of life
4 min read
China’s Zero COVID policy is being criticised as a means of legitimising the abandonment of public health in the West.