‘It’s real, it’s serious, and it’s prevalent’: Parliamentarians, experts call for more funding, research into long COVID

Along with more research into long COVID, Independent Senator Stan Kutcher says governments need to do better when it comes to preparing for new waves of COVID-19.

Independent Senator Stan Kutcher, left, and NDP MP Don Davies. The NDP recently called for the establishment of a national long COVID strategy, including increased funding for research and a national registry. Photograph courtesy of Senator Kutcher's office, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE

July 13, 2022

With most public health restrictions across the country already lifted and officials confirming Canada is headed towards, or already in, a seventh wave of COVID-19, Parliamentarians and public health experts are increasing calls for more resources and co-ordination to understand the impacts of “l...

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