Becker's Healthcare August 26, 2024
Long COVID has forced about 1 million U.S. workers out of the labor force, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 26.
The chronic condition occurs after a COVID-19 infection and lasts for at least three months, according to the CDC. Symptoms include difficulty concentrating, memory changes, fatigue and shortness of breath.
More than 5% of U.S. adults have long COVID, and it is most common for those in prime working years, according to the Journal.
It can make simple tasks such as answering an email challenging. For cafe owner Stacy Cooper, it became difficult to remember customers’ names and their orders and harder to calculate their change, she told the news outlet.
“People can’t go back to...
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