Hi Everyone! Welcome to this edition of the Long Covid Weekly! In this issue, we explore the staggering economic burden of long COVID on Australia and the growing consensus that it can no longer be overlooked. We also examine the challenges faced by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in its quest to understand this enigmatic condition, despite a substantial $1 billion investment in research. Additionally, we investigate the turmoil within disability claims systems as they grapple with the influx of long COVID cases. Lastly, we present findings from Scientific Reports on the concerning cognitive impairment experienced by young adults with post COVID-19 syndrome.
Immediate action is necessary to ensure that COVID long haulers do not encounter difficulties when seeking disability coverage through Social Security!
Immediate action is necessary to ensure that COVID long haulers do not encounter difficulties when seeking disability coverage through Social Security!