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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. Symptoms can last for months, and the condition is now referred to as 'long COVID'.


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By Joe Axiaq, Emma Brancatisano, Sofija Petrovic

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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. Symptoms can last for months, and the condition is now referred to as 'long COVID'.



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