Researchers examined the symptoms of long-term COVID-19 on 3,762 people aged 18 to 80 from 56 countries.
The study tracked 205 symptoms over seven months.
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He got it back in March…it’s been one heck of a roller coaster.
He was hospitalized [in April].
He had to work from home up until he got serious brain fog in October."
Still, she says, her husband’s oxygen levels fall in the middle of the day.
His company is now putting him on an unpaid leave of absence.
They have exhausted all avenues, we believe, and are hopeful that this too shall pass.
We all just want him well and to be able to return to work.
Of all respondents, 86% experienced relapses.
Interviewees reported that the main triggers of those relapses were exercise, physical or mental activity, and stress.
I was a key worker [essential worker] who moved supplies up and down the country.
“On May 4, I developed mild flu-like symptoms and isolated myself,” Williams says.
“This mild flu-like illness lasted roughly 11 days and I felt much better.
“Since then I have suffered this to a greater or lesser amount,” Williams says.
“I have not worked since May 4, and am still not well enough to even consider returning.
My employer has been kind so far.
*so you can respect their privacy, Roxanne Williams' name has been changed.
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Published online December 27, 2020 doi: 10.1101/2020.12.24.20248802
