Long COVID

Long COVID is when people continue to have symptoms and effects of COVID-19 for 3 months or more after a COVID-19 illness.

Symptoms can include:

  • Feeling tired after mental or physical effort

  • Fever

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Coughing

  • Chest pain

  • Change in smell and/or taste

  • Difficulty thinking or focusing, also known as brain fog

  • Headache

  • Stomach pain

  • Changes in menstrual cycles

Concerned about Long Covid?

If you’re experiencing symptoms long after having COVID-19, consult a medical professional.

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