LONG COVID? What You Need to Know!

Let’s recap; according to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.” It affects people in different ways and infected individuals show symptoms which can be mild, severe, and deadly in some cases. Please note that symptoms may appear between 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Some of the symptoms include:

• Congestion or runny nose
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Fever or chills
• Headache
• Muscle or body aches
• Nausea or vomiting
• New loss of taste or smell
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Sore throat

Fast forward…Long covid also known as long haul or simply post covid is defined according to the WHO as a condition in which individuals continue to experience covid 19 related symptoms for longer than usual. These long-term effects may include fatigue, respiratory symptoms, and neurological symptoms. Nonetheless, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here are some of the commonly reported symptoms of long covid:

• Anxiety
• cough
• depression
• fatigue
• Headache
• joint and chest pain
• Loss of smell and taste
• Mood Changes
• muscle pain
• shortness of breath

If you or loved ones experience any of these symptoms, please consult a physician for covid test or further evaluations.

Vaccines are readily and widely available! Please get vaccinated! #vaccineswork

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