Of the people who became infected with the coronavirus two or more months ago, 22.4 percent still show symptoms. This is evident from the results of the Great Corona Study of the University of Antwerp. During this second wave, the virus also comes close to many people: 65 percent of the participants now know someone in their immediate environment who became seriously ill after an infection.
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Last Tuesday, just under 25,000 people took part in the Great Corona Study, an initiative of UAntwerpen, with the cooperation of UHasselt, KU Leuven and ULB. Among other things, the scientists asked the participants whether they knew someone in their immediate environment who became seriously ill from COVID-19. Almost two thirds (65 percent) answered positively, while the number did not exceed 50 percent in the period June-September. The majority of the known infected people have the disease at home. About one in six also knows someone who has died of the disease.
Especially fatigue
More than two months ago, 812 participants in the study contracted an infection with the corona virus themselves. 22.4 percent of these people are still experiencing symptoms after two months. General fatigue is most often reported. In addition, it concerns symptoms such as shortness of breath, muscle pains and concentration problems.
The willingness to be vaccinated is again increasing slightly. People over 65 are still the most likely to get vaccinated. In younger people between the ages of 18 and 65, the scientists see a slightly greater willingness to vaccinate when the participants know someone who has been seriously ill.
Hard doubles
Participants were also questioned about the measures taken by the government. They find the limited attendance at funerals, the closure of the catering and cultural sector, the abolition of the rule of four, and the ban on group sports the hardest to digest. At the same time, the participants estimate that compulsory teleworking, the extension of the autumn holiday and the abolition of the rule of four will have the greatest effect.
On November 17, you can participate again in the Great Corona Study via www.corona-studie.be.
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