A policy brief, published by the WHO’s Regional Office for Europe and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, states that 1 in 10 individuals still feel ill 12 weeks after having COVID-19, and that authorities need to do more to support these people. 

The UN-backed policy brief talks about what we know about long COVID and also summarizes countries’ efforts in addressing the condition. Long COVID is associated with symptoms like severe fatigue and increased damage to the heart, lungs and brain. The document emphasizes the development of new care pathways, devising appropriate services, and addressing the more extensive impacts like employment rights, sick pay policies and access to disability benefits… (UN, February 25, 2021)