Thread by @james__glen, In order to help raise awareness of the COVID long-termers

In order to help raise awareness of the COVID long-termers - mild-to-moderate cases that have people struggling for months - this is a curated list of English-language press coverage of the #covid1in20 #covid1in10 experience.
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"Guidelines Say Covid-19 Symptoms Last Two Weeks. Survivors Know Better - People recovering from Covid-19 are searching for answers themselves."
via @elemental https://elemental.medium.com/guidelines-say-covid-19-symptoms-last-two-weeks-survivors-know-better-7a6cab53e624

Guidelines Say Covid-19 Symptoms Last Two Weeks. Survivors Know Better.

People recovering from Covid-19 are searching for answers themselves

https://elemental.medium.com/guidelines-say-covid-19-symptoms-last-two-weeks-survivors-know-better-7a6cab53e624

"Revealed: the long-term severe effects of Covid-19 that could go on for months" via @Telegraph #covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresJ20 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/revealed-long-term-severe-effects-covid-19-can-go-months/

Revealed: the long-term severe effects of Covid-19 that could go on for months

Wide-ranging and often 'bizarre' symptoms can persist weeks and even months after first falling ill

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/revealed-long-term-severe-effects-covid-19-can-go-months/

The personal experience of Professor Paul Garner of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - @PaulGarnerWoof
@bmj_latest #covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresj20 https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/05/19/paul-garner-covid-19-and-fatigue-a-game-of-snakes-and-ladders/

Paul Garner: Covid-19 and fatigue—a game of snakes and ladders - The BMJ

It’s over, I thought! It was the beginning of May, after the weirdest seven weeks of illness I had ever had, a roller coaster of exhaustion, pain everywhere, tinnitus, headaches, [...]More...

https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/05/19/paul-garner-covid-19-and-fatigue-a-game-of-snakes-and-ladders/

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#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #covidrecovery
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/covidence/about-the-covidence-uk-study/

"I Caught Coronavirus Months Ago. I Didn’t Expect To Still Be Struggling Now"
Via @HuffPost
#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresj20 https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/coronavirus-symptoms_uk_5ed67b7dc5b68a110026c36a

I Had Coronavirus Months Ago. I Didn’t Expect To Still Be Struggling Now

Seven weeks since I first had symptoms, the ‘long tail’ of Covid-19 continues to plague me.

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/coronavirus-symptoms_uk_5ed67b7dc5b68a110026c36a

COVID-19 Can Last for Several Months
"The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured relentless waves of debilitating symptoms—and disbelief from doctors and friends."
Via @TheAtlantic
#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresj20 https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/06/covid-19-coronavirus-longterm-symptoms-months/612679/

COVID-19 Can Last for Several Months

The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured relentless waves of debilitating symptoms—and disbelief from doctors and friends.

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/06/covid-19-coronavirus-longterm-symptoms-months/612679/

"Geneticists have turned up intriguing links between DNA and the coronavirus. Patients with Type A blood, for example, seem to be at greater risk."
Via @nytimes
#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresJ20 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/health/coronavirus-blood-type-genetics.html

Genes May Leave Some People More Vulnerable to Severe Covid-19

Geneticists have turned up intriguing links between DNA and the disease. Patients with Type A blood, for example, seem to be at greater risk.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/health/coronavirus-blood-type-genetics.html

"I’ve been ill for months, but I still don't know if it is Covid-19"
Via @shattenstone @guardian
#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresJ20 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/06/ive-been-ill-for-months-but-i-still-dont-know-if-it-is-covid-19

I’ve been ill for months, but I still don't know if it is Covid-19

I’ve had a fever, a cough and breathlessness since February, and been in and out of hospital. If it isn’t coronavirus, what is it?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/06/ive-been-ill-for-months-but-i-still-dont-know-if-it-is-covid-19

"King's College Study: How long does COVID-19 last? Our data shows one in ten are sick for 3 weeks or more"
Via @Join_ZOE @preshitorian #covid19
#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresJ20 https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-long-term

How long does COVID-19 last?

Data from the COVID Symptom Study suggests that while most people recover from COVID-19 within two weeks, one in ten people may still have symptoms after three weeks. Take a closer look at the data...

https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-long-term

"Post viral fatigue in Covid-19 - PVFS & ME" via The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy @thecsp
#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresj20 https://www.csp.org.uk/frontline/article/we-answer-your-questions

We answer your questions on

https://www.csp.org.uk/frontline/article/we-answer-your-questions

"How to manage post-viral fatigue after COVID-19: Practical advice for people who have recovered at home"
Via @theRCOT
#covid1in20 #covid1in10 #apresj20
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

"The emerging long-term complications of Covid-19, explained" via @voxdotcom
and thank you @LoisParshley #covid1in20
#covid1in10 #ApresJ60
https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/2020/5/8/21251899/coronavirus-long-term-effects-symptoms

"Coronavirus: One in ten are suffering post viral effects which will be ‘a big problem’ says expert"
Thank you for covering this @claudiatanner
#Covid1in20 #Covid1in10 via @theipaper https://inews.co.uk/news/coronavirus-post-viral-effects-after-covid-19-chronic-fatigue-long-term-health-440730

One in ten are suffering coronavirus post viral effects which experts say is 'a big problem'

One in ten have symptoms after three weeks, and some may suffer for months say researchers who designed the Covid Symptom Study app

https://inews.co.uk/news/coronavirus-post-viral-effects-after-covid-19-chronic-fatigue-long-term-health-440730

"'I'm still too weak to exercise': Former professional athlete and doctor who had Coronavirus in January warns of its long-term effects" by @SportieDoc via @glamourmag #covid1in10 #covid1in20 https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/coronavirus-long-term-effects

'I'm still too weak to exercise': Former professional athlete and doctor who had Coronavirus in...

These are the long-term effects of Covid-19 you need to know about.

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/coronavirus-long-term-effects

"I spoke to another GP on day 27 when, having thought myself recovered, I found I couldn’t breathe.. She said that no one really knew what was normal for this virus, you heard of people suffering for 50 days or longer."
@RozDineen #covid1in10 #covid1in20 https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/illness-history-family-essay-rozalind-dineen/

Reflections on illness, history and family | Rozalind Dineen

Reflections on illness, history and family - An essay by Rozalind Dineen | 'My lungs seemed to close up, no longer baggily welcoming air'

https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/illness-history-family-essay-rozalind-dineen/

"These people have been sick with coronavirus for more than 60 days. Doctors aren’t sure why." Thank you for writing this @arianaeunjung
@LennyMBernstein #covid1in10 #covid1in20 #longcovid https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/06/11/coronavirus-chronic/

These people have been sick with coronavirus for more than 60 days.

They may be experiencing a continuing infection, slow recovery or post-viral condition.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/06/11/coronavirus-chronic/

"SHOCKING": NEARLY ALL WHO RECOVERED FROM COVID-19 HAVE HEALTH ISSUES MONTHS LATER
@MichaelRutgers @Longfonds https://nltimes.nl/2020/06/12/shocking-nearly-recovered-covid-19-health-issues-months-later

"Shocking": Nearly all who recovered from Covid-19 have health issues

Many recovered coronavirus patients who did not need to be hospitalized are still facing serious health problems months later, according to a study commissioned by the Longfonds. While 94 percent say

https://nltimes.nl/2020/06/12/shocking-nearly-recovered-covid-19-health-issues-months-later

Many Irish people suffering prolonged side effects from Covid-19, health official warns: @ronan_glynn via
@thejournal_ie #covid1in10
#LongCovid #covid1in20 #apresJ90 #apresJ60 #apresJ20 #covidpersistente #MitCoronaLeben #covidpersistenteItalia #koronaoire https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-19-long-term-side-effects-5120626-Jun2020/?utm_source=shortlink

Many Irish people suffering prolonged side effects from Covid-19, health official warns

Dr Ronan Glynn said it serves as a message to people who don’t think they are vulnerable to the disease.

https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-19-long-term-side-effects-5120626-Jun2020/?utm_source=shortlink

"COVID-19 May Be Triggering Diabetes in Healthy People, Experts Warn" via @KingsCollegeLon #covid1in10 #covid1in20 #LongCovid https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/covid-19-trigger-new-diabetes-experts-warn

COVID-19 may trigger new diabetes, experts warn

Emerging evidence suggests that COVID-19 may actually trigger the onset of diabetes in healthy people and also cause severe complications of pre-existing diabetes.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/covid-19-trigger-new-diabetes-experts-warn

"Covid-19 may trigger the onset of diabetes in previously healthy people
New-onset diabetes is being observed in patients who have tested positive for the virus" by @JessicaCarpani via @Telegraph #covid1in10 #covid1in20 #longcovid #apresj20 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/06/12/covid-19-may-trigger-onset-diabetes-previously-healthy-people/

Covid-19 may trigger the onset of diabetes in previously healthy people

New-onset diabetes is being observed in patients who have tested positive for the virus

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/06/12/covid-19-may-trigger-onset-diabetes-previously-healthy-people/

Dan Scoble: ‘I had the coronavirus months ago but I’m still too ill to work... or even watch TV’ via @thetimes (behind a paywall

) #covid1in10
#covid1in20 #LongCovid https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-had-the-coronavirus-months-ago-but-im-still-too-ill-to-work-or-even-watch-tv-d6cc3vgtb

‘I had the coronavirus months ago but I’m still too ill to work... or even watch TV’

When Dan Scoble came down with the coronavirus in March, all the classic symptoms landed in one fell swoop. “I had everything under the sun: a fever, temperature, fatigue and chest pain,” he said. “My

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-had-the-coronavirus-months-ago-but-im-still-too-ill-to-work-or-even-watch-tv-d6cc3vgtb

"Researchers warn covid-19 could cause debilitating long-term illness in some patients" via @washingtonpost @brianvastag #covid1in10 #covid1in20 #apresJ20 #LongCovid https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/could-covid-19-cause-long-term-chronic-fatigue-and-illness-in-some-patients/2020/05/29/bcd5edb2-a02c-11ea-b5c9-570a91917d8d_story.html

Perspective | Researchers warn covid-19 could cause debilitating long-term illness in some patients

The aftereffects of viral infections can be life-altering — we know this from personal experience — and unfortunately are devastatingly common.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/could-covid-19-cause-long-term-chronic-fatigue-and-illness-in-some-patients/2020/05/29/bcd5edb2-a02c-11ea-b5c9-570a91917d8d_story.html

'Great medical mystery' as COVID-19 'long-haulers' complain of months-long symptoms - via @CTVNews
#covid1in10 #LongCovid #COVIDPERSISTENTE
#apresj20 https://beta.ctvnews.ca/national/health/2020/6/12/1_4981669.html

COVID-19 'long-haulers' complain of symptoms lasting weeks and even months

So-called COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ who believe they had the disease are complaining of waves of new and sometimes debilitating symptoms that persist weeks and even months after their initial sickness.

https://beta.ctvnews.ca/national/health/2020/6/12/1_4981669.html

"It's like being possessed by a demon": The forgotten survivors of COVID-19 who still have weird & scary symptoms months later, "We feel trapped & forgotten." via @MENnewsdesk thank you @ccoxmenmedia
#covid1in10 #LongCovid #COVIDPERSISTENTE
#apresj20 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/its-like-being-possessed-demon-18396486

The forgotten survivors of COVID-19 who still have weird symptoms months later

'We feel trapped and forgotten, left behind while the rest of the world zooms on'

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/its-like-being-possessed-demon-18396486

"‘The fatigue has lasted for months and months’: Meet the 'long haulers' living with the long-term impact of Covid-19" -
Unfortunately this useful public health story is paywalled. "Lifestyle Features"? @indypremium @Independent @SCFGallagher #covid1in10 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/coronavirus-long-tail-patients-symptoms-lockdown-a9563681.html

‘The fatigue has lasted for months and months’: Meet the people who …

By day four of presenting with coronavirus symptoms, on 19 March, Tobi Rachel Akingbade, from London, felt so scared she called NHS 111. The 28-year-old, who believes she contracted the virus from

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/coronavirus-long-tail-patients-symptoms-lockdown-a9563681.html

"Coronavirus: Twelve weeks on I can't kick COVID exhaustion" @callumjodwyer / @weegezza / @BBCNews #covid1in10 #covid1in20 #LongCovid #COVIDPERSISTENTE
#apresj20 #LangzeitCovid https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53056785

Twelve weeks on I can't kick Covid exhaustion

More and more survivors of coronavirus are discovering its impact on their health is long-term.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-53056785

“There are thousands of patients now complaining of the fact that they have persistent symptoms.” From brain fog to chronic fatigue, doctors @IRPatNIH @NIH are studying the lingering symptoms of #Covid_19. Via @QuickTake #covid1in10 #LongCovid
#apresj20 https://trib.al/xbZ7DIX

Why COVID-19 Lingers (Podcast)

Never in the modern scientific era have so many people been infected with the same virus in such a short period of time. For many survivors of coronavirus, symptoms hang on for weeks or even months....

https://trib.al/xbZ7DIX

Doctors "don't understand" why some coronavirus "long-haulers" have symptoms for months https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-symptoms-long-haulers/ via @CBSHealth #covid1in20 #covid1in10 #longcovid #apresj20 #COVIDPERSISTENTE

Doctors "don't understand" why some coronavirus "long-haulers" have symptoms for months

Some "long-haulers" report shortness of breath, cough, headache and other coronavirus symptoms linger for months.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-symptoms-long-haulers/

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