long covid causes

Omicron less likely to cause Long COVID than Delta variant: Lancet study

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Omicron less likely to cause Long COVID than Delta variant: Lancet study

The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is less likely to cause long COVID than the Delta strain, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. Long COVID is defined as having new or ongoing symptoms four weeks or more after the start of the disease, the researchers said. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of … Read more

What causes long Covid? New research sheds light on four biological conditions

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What causes long Covid? New research sheds light on four biological conditions

The researchers said the findings could suggest ways to prevent or treat some long Covid cases, including the possibility of giving antiviral medications soon after infection. Four biological factors that can be identified early during a person’s coronavirus infection appear to correlate to the increased risk of long Covid, a new survey has found. The … Read more