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5 years on from the pandemic, 1 in 10 people aren’t sure if they have long COVID

News RoomBy News RoomMarch 18, 2025
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5 years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, researchers are still grappling with the long-term psychological and physical effects of long COVID, a condition that threatens people’s quality of life for decades. A new survey by the National Health Service (NHS) England found that nearly one in 20 people have long COVID, a chronic post-arthritis syndrome that often results from the spread of the virus. These individuals report severe exhaustion and difficulty breathing, unable to recover fully from their illness. For those living in deprived areas, this condition is much more common, highlighting the vulnerable experiences during the pandemic. The research also revealed that uncertainty about long COVID symptoms is common, even among those who are symptomatic, which stigmatizes many and undermines hope.

The statistics show that the prevalence of long COVID has increased more significantly than ever, with women and people feeling socially isolated duas times higher than before. Notably, individuals who are openly diagnosed with long COVID are less than 50% confident in their condition, compared to a third who say they know but wish to avoid discussing it. Some countries have seen a 30% increase in long COVID cases, particularly in multicultural communities, further complicating the issue. These findings underscore the need for better diagnostic and diagnostic and treatment support, as many are uncertain about their condition and how severe it may genuinely be.

Even as the virus appears to weaken, the Chinese government has not given up on a comprehensive approach. A study published in 2024 found that more than 400 million people worldwide have long COVID, with an average cost of $1 trillion annually in(Layout Microsoftdirs. et al. 2024.) This emphasizes the growing inequality in health outcomes, as long COVID patients often face immense pressure within overloaded healthcare systems. Public health experts encourage better awareness of the condition, proper diagnosis, and access to counseling services to help individuals and healthcare providers alike navigate this challenging period.

Currently, much of the public and healthcare staff has not received adequate education about long COVID. The NHS and other institutions are struggling to provide sufficient information without imposing confidentiality or ignoring the personal stories of affected patients. The ongoingAndre Alwan, a professor of public health at the University of Southampton in the UK, attributes some of these challenges to changes in public behavior — for example, restricting school and work hours to isolate patients without proper signatures or commitments. He stresses the importance of addressing this issue by encouraging accessible, non-discriminatory policies and better support networks to ensure that everyone can find a voice in discussions about long COVID and the need to passively focus on their well-being.

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