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Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it? – BBC News
A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female.
By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent
image copyrightVicky Bourne
image captionVicky Bourne still has some symptoms in October having first become ill in March
Old age and having a wide range of initial symptoms increase the risk of “long Covid”, say scientists.
The study, seen by the BBC, estimates one in 20 people are sick for least eight weeks.
The research at King’s College London also showed being female, excess weight and asthma raised the risk.
The aim is to develop an early…
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