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Mmastodon HealthPandemics first seen 11 h ago, last 23 min ago, peak #3

Study suggests COVID may worsen existing health problems long-term

Original: "COVID may worsen existing health problems long-term, study suggests" In other breaking news: Fork Found in Kitchen http

A new study suggests that a COVID-19 infection may worsen pre-existing health problems over the long term, adding to the growing body of research on the virus's lasting effects. The finding is being shared with a tone of exasperation by some commentators, who note it confirms what public health advocates have long warned, and argue that the pandemic's ongoing impact is still being underestimated.

Why now: People are reacting to new research confirming COVID's long-term effects, with some using sarcasm to express frustration that the findings feel obvious.

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