Coronavirus update
Date Added: 03/11/2020
‘Long Covid’ shows why continued caution is important
"Do not make the mistake of thinking that being young or being fit is going to stop Covid from having a long-term effect on your health.”
These are the words of Tom, 32, who features in a new Government video talking about his experiences with ‘long Covid’.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we’re now seeing reports across the UK of people experiencing long Covid; where people who have had the virus are still experiencing symptoms months after initially contracting it.
A video released by the Government features a number of people sharing their stories about the after-effects they have suffered since contracting COVID-19. One of those is Jade who’s 22.
She said: “I didn’t think I would get it as bad as I did. I’m a Nursery Practitioner, and I haven’t been able to work for seven months now. I’m having to rest more, sleep more and I just don’t have the energy that I used to at all.”
Another case study in the video, pictured above, is also called Jade. She’s 32 and outlines her symptoms of long Covid, saying: “I don’t feel like my brain is working the same way anymore. Day-to-day tasks at home are really tough. It can totally wipe me out just doing basic things.”
Watch the full video on YouTube, and keep an eye on our social media pages for shorter clips you can share on your own pages.
Although there are groups at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, the case studies featured in the film show that the virus doesn’t discriminate. Just because you’re not in a high-risk group doesn’t mean you’re immune to the virus. It’s really important that we all continue to follow Government guidelines; it’s only by following these key steps that we reduce our chances of picking up or transmitting the virus.
Please remember:
• HANDS - Wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds.
• FACE - Wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
• SPACE - Stay two metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or one metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings or increasing ventilation indoors)
COVID-19 health advice
Get a free NHS test today to check if you have coronavirus
Anyone with coronavirus symptoms can get a test.
Coronavirus symptoms are:
• a high temperature
• a new, continuous cough
• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
You can get a test for someone you live with if they have these symptoms. Do not get tests for people you live with who do not have these symptoms.
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If you are getting a test because you have symptoms, you and anyone you live with must stay at home until you get your result.
Anyone in your support bubble must also stay at home.
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To get started, go to Android's Google Play or Apple's App Store and search for "NHS Covid-19".
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Further information is available on the NHS website. This also gives information on how to report an issue or if you have any questions about this product.
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