News · 21 April 2026

UK long Covid cases reach two million

Living with long Covid can be debilitating, with doctors reminding people about its main symptoms as cases grow. More than two million people in the UK currently suffer from the condition, which occurs when symptoms last over 12 weeks. Professor Mark Faghy listed brain fog, breathlessness, and joint pain as common signs, noting some relapses can last weeks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 April 2026 at 5:45

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