An extensive 32-month study which surveyed over 5,000 medical professionals warned that 33.6% showed signs of Long Covid Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters A concerning 33.6% of health workers in England have reported symptoms 'consistent with' Long Covid, according to new research.
The extensive 32-month study, revealed by scientists at King's College London, surveyed over 5,000 medical staff and aimed to pinpoint whether certain individuals are more prone to developing the condition. The stark results indicate that direct contact with Covid patients is a significant risk factor for Long Covid symptoms among healthcare professionals. The risk is notably higher for women, those aged between 51 and 60, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or mental health conditions.
Yet the university highlighted that only 7.4% of those surveyed had been officially diagnosed with Long Covid, which may suggest that many cases are being overlooked. Lead author Dr Danielle Lamb explained : "Covid-19 has not gone away.
"We know that more infections mean more people are at risk of developing Long Covid. This research shows that we should be particularly concerned about the impacts of this on the health and social care sector, especially in older and female workers, and staff with pre-existing physical and.