Explained: Why impact of 'long Covid' could outlast the pandemic

Millions of people who have gotten Covid-19 and survived are finding that a full recovery can be frustratingly elusive. Weeks and months after seemingly recovering from even a mild case, many patients still confront a wide range of health problems. As researchers try to measure the duration and depth of what’s being called “long Covid”, the scale of the pandemic means that Covid’s disabling effects — as well as the economic pain and drain on health resources — could persist well after the contagion ends. 

What are the ailments?

Fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, joint aches and cognitive disturbances including “brain