LONDON — Britain is backing 15 new studies into the treatment and diagnosis of “long COVID”, a condition that can include dozens of symptoms and last for months after an initial bout of infection with COVID-19.
The projects, which will have nearly 20 million pounds ($27.54 million) of government funding, will focus on better understanding the condition, identifying effective treatments and the best ways to care for those suffering from it.
People with long COVID can have symptoms ranging from fatigue and brain fog to breathlessness and organ damage, experts have said.
“This package of research will provide much needed hope to people with long-term health problems …
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