PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people who contract the coronavirus suffer what is known as long COVID-19, or lingering, extended symptoms, including loss of smell, severe fatigue and breathing problems months after the fact.
There aren't many reliable numbers for long COVID-19, but what is known is that Black people and people over the age of 40 with pre-existing conditions are more likely to get long COVID-19.
Long COVID-19 is also more likely among females than males. Children can experience long COVID-19 as well, though Hispanic and Black children are more vulnerable.
Vaccinations dramatically reduce the incidence of long COVID-19. Breaking down vaccinations by race: Fifty-two percent of white people have had at least one dose of vaccine, 48% of Hispanics, and 43% of African-Americans.
The good news is that the percentages are climbing in all groups.
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