> the self-identified "long COVID" community on FB groups etc. (as opposed to the scientific community studying the phenomenon) is behaving very similarly to th

> the self-identified "long COVID" community on FB groups etc. (as opposed to the scientific community studying the phenomenon) is behaving very similarly to the "chronic Lyme" groups that flourished just before COVID. I somehow doubt the common animosity is being driven by social media groups and "Lyme disease self-identifying hysteria". It seems vastly more likely it's more about suppressing any concerns the costs might be greater than zero for those who don't die after infection. Often, tough to diagnose or difficult to treat symptoms are uncomfortable truths for public officials. 9-11 responders are a good example.