It is too early to draw any clear conclusions about the long-term effects of the Omicron variant of the Corona virus. However, many experts consider it possible that Omicron may have effects called ‘Long COVID’, which continue after the infection has been overcome.
The ‘long COVID’ usually appears about 3 months after the infection has cleared.
Experts say more than a third of people who survive COVID-19 will show some ‘Longer COVID’ symptoms. These symptoms are mainly fatigue, confusion, shortness of breath and anxiety.
Omicron, which appeared in the last months of last year and spread much faster than other variants, has less effects. However, with the spread of this variant, applications to hospitals have increased significantly in many places.
Although there is no clear finding yet about whether the long-term effects of the Corona virus will continue with Omicron, experts point out that there is no evidence to the contrary.
On the other hand, research on ‘Long COVID’ continues. According to the theories put forward so far, the ‘Long COVID’ may be some kind of immune system disorder or a condition caused by latent viruses that become active in the body in response to the virus.
‘Long studies on the effect of vaccines against COVID are also on the agenda. A group of researchers from Yale University is examining whether vaccines can reduce the symptoms of ‘Long COVID’. The preliminary results of two separate scientific studies also show that those who are vaccinated before contracting COVID are more resistant to the long-term effects of the disease than those who are not vaccinated if they are caught later.