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Health
political reporter Georgia Hitch

Long COVID inquiry hears definition of disease means people may miss window for early treatment

Health officials are developing an official strategy for how to deal with cases of long COVID. (ABC News: Mark Leonardi)

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has told an inquiry into long COVID the current definition means some people are missing the opportunity to intervene and treat the post-viral illness early.

The federal parliamentary inquiry is looking into long COVID and repeated COVID-19 infections and what the government could and should do to help prevent and support those who experience both.

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