Almost one year on, Irish covid-19 survivors are still struggling with severe symptoms. Many in recovery since the first wave of the pandemic are satisfied with the physiotherapy and medical treatment they are receiving, but they are appealing for better social supports and other therapies.
While many people make a full recovery from Covid-19 with no lasting effects, some experience what has come to be called long Covid, with persisting symptoms including breathlessness. "Breathlessness, loss of lung capacity, muscle weakness, chills, ongoing vocal cord problems", these are just some of the post covid symptoms described by Patricia (42) from Dublin. "I was prescribed respiratory physiotherapy four times a week since July, and speech and