UK patient suffers covid for 505 days in longest case ever recorded
The previous longest case was 335 days A British patient was found to have suffered from the longest case of covid, testing positive for the virus over 505 consecutive days before their eventual death. As published in a study by King’s College London, alongside Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trusts, the now-deceased individual – […]
4 years ago
Long covid has destroyed Brits’ sex drives leaving some too sick to even masturbate
‘Every time I’d nearly reach an orgasm… I wouldn’t be able to breathe and I’d have to stop’ Jake* used to have a normal sex drive, go on dates and enjoy casual sex. Then he got covid. Nearly two years later, his love life is still on lockdown. His sexual appetite is gone and he’s […]
4 years ago
The people most likely to suffer long Covid, according to new data
Do you fall under any of these categories? While the spread of Omicron continues to dominate much of everyday life across Europe, the issue of those suffering from long Covid has sat lingering in the background as people struggle to recover from first and second infections. Following a recent report by the Office for National […]
4 years ago
Lewis Hamilton fears he has long Covid after Hungarian GP result
“I haven’t spoken to anyone particularly about it but I think it is lingering. Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he doesn’t think he has fully recovered from Covid-19, after he experienced fatigue and dizziness at the Hungarian Grand Prix. In a thrilling and action-packed race, the reigning world champion put in a huge drive to […]
5 years ago
Inside the hospital ward where more than 60% of Covid patients have had no jab
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust has around 60 Covid patients, with the figure steadily climbing A hospital Covid ward has urged people to have the vaccine as its patient numbers continue to climb, with more than half of those on the ward having not been vaccinated. Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust is treating around 60 patients for […]
5 years ago
Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms, according to study
The symptoms range from brain fog to tinnitus The world’s largest ever international study of people suffering from long Covid has found that there are more than 200 symptoms. The findings have prompted researchers to call for a national screening programme. The symptoms found include brain fog, hallucinations, tremors and tinnitus and span 10 of […]
5 years ago