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The race to cure long Covid, the world’s next health crisis

Millions of people worldwide are suffering from an array of symptoms months after contracting COVID-19.

This article talks about the impact Long Covid is having on people's lives and how it strikes both young and old.

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Source: The Times, 24 April 2021

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