It has been five months since Linda Molloy contracted COVID-19, but her life continues to be severely affected. Now there are growing calls for a special WA clinic to help people like her.
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The WA chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Ramya Raman, said given the time it took for patients to develop long COVID, the state had only just started to recognise cases. "The important thing is we're always advocating for the best possible care and services for our patients … and given that other states are considering it, it's a consideration that should be on the plate."'The best chance at recovery'
She developed COVID-19 in April and has been unable to work at her veterinary practice because of debilitating symptoms including chest pain, fatigue, body tremors, insomnia, shortness of breath, loss of appetite and COVID toes."On a good day, it feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest … but on a bad day, I feel like I'm having a heart attack," she said.
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