What does it mean to have long-haul COVID?
COVID-19 cases are once again spiking in Minnesota. On Monday, the state posted its highest single-day count of new cases since December. For some people who have contracted COVID, symptoms can linger months after they’ve recovered. The lingering side effects are known as long-haul COVID and can include persistent joint pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog and headaches.
Early studies show that anywhere between 10 and 30 percent of COVID patients will experience long COVID symptoms.
MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with two doctors about long-haul COVID — what we know about the condition, and how to treat it. And she hears from a woman who has long COVID.
Guests:
Dr. Craig Bowron is a physician and writer based in St. Paul.
Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn is a preventive, occupational and aerospace medicine specialist who leads the COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic.
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