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Long Covid cases under reported

A study by React have estimated around 2 million people may be suffering from long Covid but scientists say the cases are going under reported.

Currently, there is no universal definition of long Covid and the symptoms are varying and broad.

To better understand the condition, the government has set up around 80 clinics and have invested £50m for research.

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Source: BBC News, 30 June 2021

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