Category: Long COVID

Senate Hearing Shines National Spotlight on Long COVID

The U.S. Senate held its first hearing about Long COVID on January 18, featuring Long COVID patients, their families, and experts. Witnesses at the hearing of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee called for more urgency and research about Long COVID, which afflicts millions of Americans. The hearing attracted an overflow crowd of […]

Local Researchers Ask: Can Fluvoxamine Improve Long COVID Brain Fog?

Researchers led by Dr. Eric Lenze, director of the Healthy Mind Lab at Washington University School of Medicine, are running a clinical trial of the drug fluvoxamine. They hope fluvoxamine will help those struggling with Long COVID brain fog, memory, attention, and concentration problems. “We think fluvoxamine may help many patients suffering from long COVID’s […]

Message from Myra, who beat Long COVID: Don’t give up hope

Myra knew something was wrong when she was still suffering the effects of Long COVID nearly 12 months after her diagnosis in May 2021. “A year out I was still not back to normal,” she said.  “I couldn’t remember anything. I was unable to put thoughts together, words together.  My brain broke. I was lost. […]

Shareable Graphics – Know someone with Long COVID? You can help.

Click on each image to view and download it to your device, and post it on your platform of choice. Suggested Caption: Long COVID is real, and someone you know might be living with Long COVID right now. They deserve support. Use these tips to support your loved ones. #LongCOVID #SupportLongCOVIDpatients

Requesting Work Accommodations for Long COVID – Sample Letter

Closeup of hands typing on laptop.

[DATE][Your Name][Your Address] [Employer’s/Company Name] [Employer’s/Company Address] Dear [insert employer’s name here] My name is ___(your name)__ and I have worked at __(company name)__  as a __(your position)__since (approximate date of hire). As you may know, I am currently living with a disability (Long COVID). I was diagnosed with COVID on __(approximate date of first […]