28% Of Health Care Workers Reported Moderate To Severe COVID-19 Symptoms Six Months After Infection

More than one in four health care workers (27.5%) reported moderate to severe symptoms six months after a COVID-19 infection. About 11% reported the same symptoms at both three and six months, indicating persistent Long COVID. The findings raise concerns about the potential need for modified work schedules, reduced hours, and other workplace accommodations for employees experiencing long-term symptoms.

At three months,19.3% of the 1,656 workers surveyed reported moderate to severe symptoms, compared with 27.5% of the 1,582 surveyed at six months. Among the 1,496 workers who completed both surveys, 169 . . .