It’s been five years since the pandemic began.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say approximately 1 in 5 adults have a health condition that might be related to their previous COVID-19 illness.
Researchers say long COVID can affect physical and mental health.
Symptoms can last a few weeks, months or even years.
WBEZ’s Araceli Gomez-Aldana talked to one Chicagoan about her battle with Long COVID and what’s been helping.
HOST: DIXON