Long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 represent an emerging public health concern that is not well understood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC survey of adults conducted April 9-23, 2021 produced the following numbers regarding the prevalence of the most commonly reported symptoms.
65.9 %
of respondents previously tested positive for COVID-19, and reported having experienced long-term symptoms associated with the virus.
3,135
is the number of survey respondents. All reported having been tested for SARS-CoV-2 since January 2020, prior to the nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. None had been vaccinated, and all were over 18.
698
is the number of long-haul study subjects who had tested positive for COVID-19.
2,437
is the number of long haul study subjects who reported having testing negative for COVID-19.
22.9%
of the study group experienced fatigue four weeks (or longer) after having tested positive for COVID-19.
17.3%
of the study group experienced change of smell or taste four weeks (or longer) after having tested positive for COVID-19.
15.5%
of the study group experienced shortness of breath four weeks (or longer) after having tested positive for COVID-19.
14.5%
of the study group experienced having a cough four weeks (or longer) after having tested positive for COVID-19.
