A government inquiry paper is calling for the establishment of a national Long-COVID database, research program and access to anti-viral medication for all COVID-19 patients. Health minister Mark Butler has pledged an additional $50 million towards COVID research, an area some experts say is still poorly understood.
A government inquiry paper into what's known as Long COVID has been released, with calls for a coordinated national approach to improve health outcomes.
The months-long parliamentary committee heard from hundreds of Australians suffering from the long-lasting and debilitating effects of COVID infection, including fatigue, isolation and poor mental health.
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