The cost of long COVID

The mysterious constellation of pervasive symptoms has struck millions, and no one can say how long they’ll last

A doctor and patient.
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The mysterious constellation of pervasive symptoms has struck millions, and no one can say how long they'll last. Here's everything you need to know:

How many people are affected?

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