WHAT IS LONG COVID?
Long Covid is a patient-led term used to describe the long-lasting effects of Covid-19 infection.
Since NICE released its guidelines it is also known as Post Covid Syndrome. NICE breaks it down into 3 stages.
ACUTE COVID-19 INFECTION
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 for up to 4 weeks.
ONGOING SYMPTOMATIC
COVID-19
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 from 4 weeks up to 12 weeks
POST COVID SYNDROME
Signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection consistent with COVID-19, continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis.
LONG COVID KIDS SYMPTOM PREVELENCE
Our initial rapid survey was completed to provide initial information for the presentations we give to the NHS Long Covid Task Force, Schools & Community Groups & helps understand the multisystemic nature of the condition.
We are currently analyzing data collated from our second survey. 20/2/21