Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, long COVID remains a critical issue, affecting around 18 million American adults. Many patients are still struggling with symptoms like shortness of breath, brain fog, and fatigue. Despite diverse research efforts identifying potential causes, no approved treatments exist. Advocacy for better funding and research was prominent under the Biden administration but now faces challenges with new decision-makers. Experts note a growing incidence of long COVID and emphasize the need for sustained focus and improved policies to support afflicted individuals.
"Regardless of party or political position, long COVID patients have been failed to date by our leaders," says Meighan Stone, executive director of the Long COVID Campaign.
"We've seen so much long COVID in just the last year or two," says Hannah Davis, co-founder of Patient-Led Research Collaborative.
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