The condition is also called long COVID, long-haul COVID, post-acute COVID-19, post-acute sequel of SARS CoV-2 infection (PASC), long-term effects of COVID, and chronic COVID by others. Three typesIn an article on the American Medical Association’s (AMA) website titled “What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID,” AMA member Dr. Devang Sanghavi said that there are three types or categories of long COVID. Long COVID numbersAccording to WHO, current evidence suggests that at least 10 percent to 20 percent of people experience long COVID. WHO advises people who think they may have developed long COVID condition or symptoms of long COVID to consult and seek care from their health care provider. Long COVID care and protectionOne thing about long COVID is that it cannot be passed on to others.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 27, 2022 11:01 UTC