More proof of the Covid long haul

A study published today has found one in 20 people who contracted COVID-19 during New South Wales" "first wave" are still experiencing symptoms three months later.

The study of almost three thousand people is the largest undertaken in Australia.

It's found four in five patients recovered within a month, 1.8 per cent died and 4.8 per cent are still experiencing symptoms.

The most commonly reported residual symptoms are cough and fatigue.

Older people, women and those with other conditions had slower recovery times.