The health system response to long COVID in England — at a critical juncture

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As of 2 August 2021, in England there have been over 5.9 million cases of acute COVID-19 infection, and over 130 000 deaths. 1 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimate that 962 000 people in England are experiencing long COVID symptoms at least 4 weeks postinfection, with almost a fifth reporting 'a lot' of day-to-day limitation 2 -although there is uncertainty about the accuracy of these estimates. 3In addition to the health burden, there is potential for significant socioeconomic harm due to the increased prevalence among the working age population and those from deprived areas. 2 Here, we look at the English health system's response to date, and the challenges ahead.

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