Long-Covid will require more health resources

Gabriel Scally said Ireland "cannot ignore the problem of long-Covid". Photograph: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

The Irish health service will have to invest in more resources to support patients presenting with long-Covid, according to public health expert Gabriel Scally.

The UK government invested £10m (€11.5m) in setting up 10 dedicated long-Covid clinics and a similar approach will be needed in Ireland, in addition to more research and using patients as experts with dealing with a new condition.
Dr Scally told a seminar hosted by the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG).