Meaning of the word "long Covid" in English
What does "long Covid" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
long Covid
US /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/
UK /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊ.vɪd/
Noun
a condition in which people experience long-term effects from COVID-19, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive dysfunction, weeks or months after the initial infection
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Many patients who recovered from the acute phase of the illness are now suffering from long Covid.
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Research is ongoing to understand the full scope and mechanisms of long Covid.
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