'Long Covid' sufferers are soon to be recognised by the NHS and offered care. Those suffering with so-called long Covid have reported breathlessness, chronic fatigue, brain fog and other complications including issues with the heart, lungs, kidneys and musculoskeletal problems - months after initially falling ill with the virus.
Some suffering from persistent symptoms did not fall badly ill with the virus at any point or need hospitalisation, but have remained poorly for months.
Now the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (Sign) have said that new guidance is being drawn up to help guide the care for people who suffer long-term complications.