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CDC: One-third in 'limited' study report long-term COVID-19 two months after positive test

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One-third of participants in a California study said they experienced at least one longer-term COVID-19 symptom two months after testing positive, according to a study published Thursday, as researchers zero in on the mystery of "long" COVID-19.  

The research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that 35 percent of a random sample of Long Beach, Calif., residents reported experiencing at least one symptom two months after their test. 

Women, those aged 40 to 54 and people with preexisting conditions were “significantly” more likely to report enduring coronavirus symptoms. Black residents had a higher chance of reporting difficulty breathing and muscle or joint pain than other racial or ethnic groups. ...

 

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