More than 40 specialist ‘long Covid’ clinics to be launched in England

Blood samples from coronavirus patients are prepared for analysis (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA)

The NHS is to set up more than 40 specialists clinics in England for those suffering with the long-term effects of coronavirus.

Prompted by concerns thousands of patients are suffering with so-called long Covid, the 43 clinics will bring together doctors, nurses, therapists and other NHS staff to assess those experiencing enduring symptoms.