Psychological and psychiatric problems such as anxiety and depression are more prevalent in long Covid patients than in the general public, studies have foundLong Covid patients are experiencing high levels of mental health problems, two new Irish studies indicate.
Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 patients in hospital and ICU continues to rise. There were 271 patients with the virus in hospital on Tuesday morning, up 15 on the previous day and an increase of 62 per cent since May 28th. The number in ICU also increased to 26, from 23 the previous day. Some 72 per cent of participants had concerning alcohol use one year after their illness, it was also found.
“While during the first wave of Covid-19 it was anticipated that the enduring complications of the infection would be primarily cardiac and pulmonary, our research has clearly indicated this is not the case,” said Prof Jack Lambert, infectious diseases consultant at the Mater. “Within just six months of commencing the study, it was evident that the long-term problems our patients are facing are neurological and neuropsychiatric.
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