Experts note that ongoing symptoms, such as fatigue, are impacting people’s quality of life and may hinder their ability to work, potentially leading to economic consequences.
In October 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) established a consensus definition for Long COVID, categorizing it as a condition persisting for at least two months in individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 at least three months prior.
Studies have suggested that around 10–20% of people who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 will go on to develop such symptoms, although many of these studies have been conducted in higher-income countries.
