Understanding the Impact and Challenges of Long COVID

Long COVID is a complex, widespread condition affecting over 200 symptoms and impacting nearly one in five adults in the US who have had COVID-19, with no current approved treatments and prevention only through avoiding infection. It can affect anyone who has contracted COVID-19, regardless of severity, and is a major cause of chronic illness and disability, with prevalence likely increasing. Greater awareness and research are needed to better understand and manage this condition.