A ‘tsunami’ of long COVID cases is about to hit, and some say the health-care system isn’t ready

Elizabeth Payne – Jun 11, 2022 – Ottawa Citizen

Canada is said to be lagging behind other countries when it comes to preparation for and research into the illness.

Advocates, scientists, patients and others are warning of a coming tsunami of people with disabilities as a result of long COVID. And there are growing fears that the health system is not prepared.

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