Around 57,000 people in Scotland are estimated to have been living with long Covid for more than a year. This latest figure is a jump from 31,000 seen in 2021 at the same time.
Estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show 164,000 people in Scotland are living with the condition overall. In response to this news, charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland have called for action to ensure those with long Covid can access the full range of services they need.
According to the NHS, long Covid is seen in those who have recovered from Covid-19 but continue to experience symptoms for more than 12 weeks. ONS statistics further report the most common symptoms of the condition to be fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of smell and muscle ache.
