An estimated three to thirteen million Americans have Long COVID, defined as new symptoms or health impairments from COVID-19 that persist after recovery from acute illness. Based on data from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and a database compiled by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), the symptoms of Long COVID – also termed Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or PASC – are varied, may last months to years beyond infection, and include neurological and cognitive symptoms, respiratory issues, fatigue, pain and mobility issues, among many other impairments.
