Long Covid health issues persist in those hospitalised early in pandemic, study finds

Those who fared worse over the years were often among the sickest six months after infection. Photograph: franckreporter/Getty Images

Health problems and brain fog can persist for years in people hospitalised by Covid early in the pandemic, with some patients developing more severe and even new symptoms after 12 months, researchers say.

They found that while many people with long Covid improved over time, a substantial proportion still had cognitive problems two to three years later and saw symptoms of depression, anxiety and fatigue worsen rather than subside.