One in 25 people who have suffered from coronavirus will go on to develop long Covid, according to a new study. While previous research from King's College London's shows the Omicron strain is less likely to cause long-lasting symptoms, a notable percentage will feel ongoing effects for more than four weeks.
The news comes as Covid cases continue to rise in Scotland and all over the UK. Hospital admissions are also on the rise, with high proportions of those being admitted to intensive care units.
Dr Claire Steves, from King's College London, said: "The Omicron variant appears substantially less likely to cause long Covid than previous variants. But, still, one in 25 people who catch Covid-19 go on to have symptoms for more than four weeks.
