The CDC reveals long covid is behind the deaths of 3,544 people in the US. Read to know how severe coronavirus infection played a role in deaths following the pandemic era.
Long covid behind over 3,000 deaths in the US
As per the Division of Vital Statistics at the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, long covid played a part in the death of 3,544 people in the US. The health body examined death certificates and found deaths from the condition peaked in February. Terms such as “long haul,” “chronic,” “post-acute sequel” and “long-hauler” were added as a prefix to coronavirus deaths related to this condition.
Additionally, it was higher in men when compared with women. Moreover, black people were the second most affected, accounting for about 10 percent of all deaths from long covid. On the other hand, eight in every ten people to die from the disease were white. As per the CDC, coronavirus killed over a million people in the US alone. About 75 percent of the deaths were among adults over the age of 65.
More on the CDC report
According to reports, long covid has affected as many as 23 million in the US, with varying severity. Its typical symptoms include issues related to the brain, immunological and cardiac systems among others. However, there is no approved treatment for the condition. It also does not have a specific diagnostic exam since its triggers are unclear. However several research groups are researching the condition and trying to determine the best therapeutic and preventative measures. Some studies reveal proper vaccination regimes lead to a shorter covid. However, it can manifest in those with severe or mild injuries. The CDC’s estimate represents the first deaths to date. However, projections by Harvard University researchers reveal the disease may cost the nation about $3.7 trillion.