The study assessed health outcomes at six and 12 months in 1,276 patients with COVID-19 who
Although most of the symptoms disappeared after a year,about half of the survivors still suffered from at least one persistent symptom (most often fatigue or muscle weakness), and one in three patients complained of shortness of breath and other pulmonary disorders.
Overall, the health status of survivors at 12 months was lower than that of people without COVID-19.
The authors of the work emphasize that newresearch on the long-term effects of COVID-19, especially among people admitted to intensive care. They are more likely to still experience health problems after 12 months. Although most people recover within a year, many still have ongoing health problems and health systems must provide long-term support to patients.
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