The OECD has estimated long covid could cost Europe and other member countries over €115bn every year for the next 10 years. It is not known exactly how many people had or have long covid in Ireland. A key issue is how long covid often leaves people unable to work or unable to work full-time. Long covid rates are monitored differently in most OECD countries. The review “Addressing the Costs and Care for Long COVID The Long Shadow of the Pandemic” is on the OECD website.

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2026 15:30 UTC