1.6 million workers could be missing from the labor market right now because of long COVID, accounting for upwards of 15% of unfilled jobs.
Long COVID is likely keeping a lot of Americans out of the workforce, experts say, — and that could continue for years as people struggle with persistent health problems.Long COVID isn't confined to older patients, and its symptoms can vary. The U.S. also doesn't have particularly strong support systems for people who need long-term COVID treatment.
may be suffering from long COVID symptoms, according to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.They're people who are still working ... and then they got COVID," Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, directorResearchers still don't understand what causes long COVID, and Verduzco-Gutierrez said she's seen a wide range of symptoms.
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