STUDY: Even in young individuals who predominantly experienced only mild forms of the infection, a gradual decline in health and fitness can occur over a span of four years post-infection. Some negative trends—at least in men—began to stabilize or even reverse during the 4th year, whereas in women, these trends showed no such improvement. The long-term public health impacts of #COVID19 may be more severe and affect a much broader population than is commonly assumed.
Persistent Health and Cognitive Impairments Up to Four Years Post-COVID-19 in Young Students: The Impact of Virus Variants and Vaccination Timing
Background: The long-term consequences of COVID-19 infection are becoming increasingly evident in recent studies.MDPI