Health Secretary warns of long-term effects of COVID-19 as new film released
The Health Secretary is urging the public – and especially young people – to follow the rules and protect themselves and others from COVID-19, as new data and a new film released today reveal the potentially devastating long-term impact of the virus.
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Department of Health and Social Care
SPS commentary:
A new study from King’s College London shows 1 in 20 people with COVID-19 are likely to have symptoms for ≥8 weeks and long COVID affects around 10% of 18 to 49 year olds who become unwell with COVID-19.