Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Health

PSPS

(14,536 posts)

4. Long covid affects those who get infected regardless of any symptoms

Reply to viva la (Reply #1)

Sun Oct 23, 2022, 08:01 PM

Oct 2022

The last article I read said that at least 20% of infections result in long covid. This is regardless of whether or not there are any symptoms. And the vaccines offer no protection from long covid.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Is COVID-19 reaching the endemic stage? [View all] BigmanPigman Oct 2022 OP

i worry that even a milder case could have unpredictable long-term effects viva la Oct 2022 #1

That will not be known for a long time. BigmanPigman Oct 2022 #3

Long covid affects those who get infected regardless of any symptoms PSPS Oct 2022 #4

That's scary. viva la Oct 2022 #6

This is my understanding as well. SheltieLover Oct 2022 #7

Exactly nt XanaDUer2 Oct 2022 #8

RVS is the new thing to worry about. I know 3 kids in MA that have been hospitalized for this OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2022 #2

This is really scary! BigmanPigman Oct 2022 #5

It could be true onlyadream Oct 2022 #9

That is very true... BigmanPigman Oct 2022 #10

I think we did that a long time ago Warpy Oct 2022 #11