long covid

Question 1

what is the definition of long covid

Answer 1

The symptoms that continue, or develop, after acute Covid-19 infection, which cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis’

Question 2

what people are at higher risk of long covid

Answer 2

People from more socioeconomically deprived areas are more likely to have the condition
Pre-existing health condition is correlated to Long Covid
Higher prevalence in those 35-70
Those working in health or social care sectors represent the majority of people living with Long Covid
Those vaccinated are less likely to have Long Covid