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98 long-lasting symptoms identified. One characteristic of Covid-19 infections is that in some cases the symptoms can linger in people for a very long time. These self-described “long-haulers” have become a study group for scientists looking to better understand the disease. A new study, explained below, shows just how wide-ranging the symptoms are.
It’s time to pay attention to the role of stress in pandemic outcomes. Americans who bear the most chronic stress — predominantly people of color — are at especially high risk for the severe outcomes of Covid-19. These stressors include the threat of the virus, lost jobs, potential evictions, a higher burden of bereavement, and racism. It’s time to consider the ways they are impacting pandemic survival.
What it’s like to go into lockdown again. Tim Denning is a writer in Australia who has shared what pandemic life is like for himself and his family, including undergoing a second…
