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Indeed, we have no strong data on that, because it literally can not yet exist, and will not for many years But the initial reports of both serious effects to
by toss1 6y ago
Indeed, we have no strong data on that, because it literally can not yet exist, and will not for many years
But the initial reports of both serious effects to blood, circulatory, lung, organ, and peripheral & central nervous system are real cause for concern, as are teh sufficient numbers of extended illnesses, enough that it already has a name - "Covid long haulers", and support forums.
- samatman 6y agoYes, but at the risk of repeating myself, if this crossed a certain murky threshold, we would have more than reports and support fora, we would have preprints and preliminary numbers. From my own small sample of people I personally know, I can tell you about twenty reports of complete recovery, and one long hauler. Is that typical? We agree that it will be years before we know with any certainty. I'm pointing out the dog that isn't barking. Also worth pointing out: a family friend in her 80s never recovered from a bout of pneumonia, suffering a reduced quality of life until her death about a year later. Severe illnesses do this sometimes, that's known. Is Covid more likely to? Not known.
- toss1 6y agoI understand. Have you been actively searching for preprints of long-term conditions (I haven't, only noticing what I come across in definitely non-exhaustive just-trying-to-keep-up-with-it-all reading)? If so, do you have any good recommendations for where to look?