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It's classed as a condition suffered by those who've had COVID-19, which lasts for at least two months.A new study found women areMother-of-two Kristie Trudgett, 44, cries as she describes her having long COVID.She said she feels, "like she died and is seeing everybody carry on after her funeral".But then the long COVID symptoms set in.
She also has gastrointestinal issues, and says if she does anything as challenging as walk down the stairs, her heart rate soars. She said she has been referred to a state-run long COVID clinic but must wait six months to see somebody. De Sterke is managing to work from home some of the time, and relies on the goodwill of her colleagues to get her through.
"I think health departments are aware, there are ongoing discussions and activity around trying to develop the appropriate clinical model," Dore said. The Australian government said states and territories are responsible for health departments, and said a GP should be the first place patients seek help.
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