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What is 'long COVID' and what should Australia be doing about it?

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The World Health Organisation says around ten per cent of people infected with the coronavirus will go on to experience ongoing health issues. Several health experts are warning the long-term impacts of the disease could become an extra burden on the country's health system.


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By Emma Brancatisano, Sofija Petrovic

Presented by Deeju Sivadas

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The World Health Organisation says around ten per cent of people infected with the coronavirus will go on to experience ongoing health issues. Several health experts are warning the long-term impacts of the disease could become an extra burden on the country's health system.



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