HSE to begin first state survey of long covid on Tuesday

Up to now, the HSE has relied on international estimates that between 10% and 20% of covid-infected people develop longer-term symptoms. Picture: PA/ThinkStockPhotos

The first State survey of how many people in Ireland have long covid begins tomorrow, Tuesday The HSE plans to invite people from seven counties who had covid to take part.

Until now, it has not been clear how many people have or had the debilitating condition, which has been a source of great frustration to advocates pushing for supports.