According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about every six in 100 people who have COVID-19 go on to develop post-COVID-19 condition, also known as long COVID . Previous research shows that long COVID symptoms can last from 3 months to as long as a few years.
Common symptoms of long COVID include constant fatigue , respiratory problems like a chronic cough or shortness of breath , “ brain fog ,” sleeping issues , headache , digestive issues like diarrhea and stomach pain , joint pain , depression , and anxiety . There is currently no cure for long COVID.
Symptoms are managed through medications and treatments for specific symptoms, such as physical therapy , cognitive rehabilitation , pulmonary rehabilitation , and mental health interventions . Anyone who is infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can develop long COVID.
However, older adults, those with severe COVID-19, and people with underlying health conditions are generally at a higher risk of developing long COVID.
Medical News Today published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 16 Mar 2026.
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