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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