Long Covid (Post-Covid Syndrome)

We aim to summarise and critically appraise the evidence on the prevalence of post COVID-19 syndrome (also known as 'Long Covid').

Post COVID-19 syndrome is clinically defined as "signs or symptoms that develop during or after an infection consistent with COVID-19, continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis." Understanding the prevalence of post-Covid syndrome in the population is an important part of planning for national recovery from the pandemic, as well as understanding likely future health needs. This area of work is ongoing. If you are a volunteer interested in joining this review, or an external organisation interested in partnering with UNCOVER, please get in touch with us.

Reviews and Summaries

Summary: What is the Prevalence of the Post COVID-19 Syndrome (Defined as Having Signs and Symptoms 12 Weeks Post the Acute Phase of the Infection)?

Read the Summary (April 2021) (842.84 KB PDF)

By: Theodoratou, E., McQuillan, R., Curry, G., Dong, Y., Dozier, M., Goodwin, L., Farfan de los Godos, E., Iduye, D., Kirolos, A., Krishan, P., McSwiggan, E., Nundy, M., Rostron, J., Xu, W., Zhang, Z. 

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