Bailiwick Podcasts

Hundreds of islanders could be suffering the effects of 'Long Covid' - including fatigue, joint pain and 'brain fog' - for up to three years, Jersey's Acting Medical Officer of Health recently told Express.

20% of islanders who have contracted covid-19, and who completed a recent Health questionnaire, said they had felt lasting symptoms. Apply that percentage to the 7,000 known cases in Jersey, that is 1,400 people in Jersey potentially suffering from Long Covid.

We spoke to one young islander who still feeling the effects of covid 10 months on about her experiences, as well as her hopes for the future...

Show Notes

Hundreds of islanders could be suffering the effects of 'Long Covid' - including fatigue, joint pain and 'brain fog' - for up to three years, Jersey's Acting Medical Officer of Health recently told Express. 20% of islanders who have contracted covid-19, and who completed a recent Health questionnaire, said they had felt lasting symptoms. Apply that percentage to the 7,000 known cases in Jersey, that is 1,400 people in Jersey potentially suffering from Long Covid. We spoke to one young islander who still feeling the effects of covid 10 months on about her experiences, as well as her hopes for the future... ★ Support this podcast ★

What is Bailiwick Podcasts?

Get behind the headlines with weekly news, politics and sport podcasts from the Bailiwick Express team in the Channel Islands.

Interviews, features, explainers, profiles - the Bailiwick Podcast is your in-depth guide to what's really happening in island life.

Keep up to date with the latest stories on: www.bailiwickexpress.com