Over a year after the first coronavirus cases, some early patients are still suffering. “Long Covid” refers to symptoms that can last for months or that return after recovery. A new study from Wuhan China has found three quarters of hospitalised patients still experience at least one symptom half a year later. What we’re yet to discover is just how long “long Covid” can last. Survivors know all-too well how damaging the sickness can be – even after they get better. The road to recovery can be long and difficult.