"In every sphere of life across the UK for over a year the impacts of Covid-19 have been massive. However, as we edge nearer the date where the final level of government restrictions will be lifted there are indications that Covid-19 could have a far longer effect.
As well as the economic impact of the pandemic which will be felt for years to come, evidence is showing that long Covid is affecting increasing numbers of people. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that in May 2021 around one million people in the
UK were affected by Covid- 19 symptoms that lasted longer than four weeks. Nearly twothirds of these people reported experiencing a negative impact on their day-to-day activities. People of working age are among the groups most likely to be affected."

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