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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Devastating symptoms of long Covid compared to degenerative disease by new study

Some patients struggling with long Covid experience long-term fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness and a heavily-reduced quality of life similar to levels seen in Parkinson’s or stroke survivors, researchers find in a new study.

Most people who suffer a Covid-19 infection experience a short illness with a cold, sore throat, or cough and fever for a few days before they get better and fully recover.

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