Ontario\u0027s recently disbanded science table says the province needs a \u0022proactive and comprehensive strategy\u0022 to manage long COVID.
The group of scientific advisers was dissolved this week, but had said it would wrap up its ongoing work, and it published a brief today on understanding the post-COVID-19 condition.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
The group says that while there is significant uncertainty around the definition, prevalence, causes, risk factors and prognosis of the condition, published literature suggests it poses considerable health risks and therefore a considerable burden on the health-care system.tap here to see other videos from our teamIt says evidence suggests vaccination is associated with a lower risk of developing long COVID, and due to widespread vaccination the condition may be less frequent.
But the group says a strategy to manage the condition still needs to be developed by health systems and policy makers and should include “substantial investments in research and health system resources” to mitigate the long-term health, social and economic impacts.
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