What Is Long Covid?
Long Covid Information + Resources
"It's extraordinary how many people have a post-viral syndrome. They just don't get back to normal energy or normal feeling of good health."
Dr. Anthony FauciDirector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 
"I have developed occipital neuralgia, which causes my head to feel swollen + frozen, plus a misaligned spine. I am often bedbound due to fibromyalgia. My cognitive + memory functions have declined at frightening rates."
Chimere L. SmithPerson with Long Covid 
"Approximately three months after their acute illness, more than half of our patients have at least a cognitive impairment. We're also seeing substantial mental health impairments."
Dr. Ann ParkerCo-Director, Johns Hopkins Post-Covid Clinic 
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Long Covid is a range of symptoms that can last weeks or months after first being infected with the virus that causes Covid-19 or can appear weeks or months after infection.
Not sure if you have Long Covid? Take our quiz.
Long Covid can happen to anyone who has had Covid-19 even if your illness was mild or you had no symptoms. Some of the most prevalent Long Covid symptoms include:
Fatigue
Cognitive difficulties
Headache
Loss of smell or taste
Fever
Cough
Breathlessness
Source: CDC
Joint or muscle pain
Chest pain
Fast-beating or pounding heart
Depression or anxiety
Symptoms that worsen with physical or mental activity
Long Covid Treatments
There are no treatments for Long Covid–yet. Right now, we don’t know enough about it to understand how to treat it.
You can help us find treatments and a cure. Join our Long Covid Registry.
Our Long Covid Registry is a community of people with Long Covid + control volunteers collectively providing the research community with critical insight into the lived experience + genetics of Long Covid and other post-viral illnesses.
Our aim is to create a large, rich dataset over time to drive discovery of potential treatments and cures.
Long Covid Resources
- The Long Covid Alliance advocates for people with Long Covid + shares news, resources + events.
- Health Rising is a well-respected blog that covers Long Covid research.
- If you are unable to work you can file for disability insurance. Learn more here and here.
- 6 Tips to Prep for a Medical Appointment helps you plan your time with your healthcare team.
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shares background info, assessment tools, symptom management approaches + other resources.
- Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook for news on research + potential treatments.
- Patient support groups include Body Politic, SurvivorCorps + Long Covid Kids