Long COVID illness that lasts weeks, months or years after an initial COVID-19 infection remains a risk as the virus spreads this fall and winter.

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Thu Sep 14 2023

 

Is long COVID still a threat in NY? What we know (and don't)

James Hogan II sits with his wife, Rebekah, daughter Caleigh, 15, and sons Sebastian, 9, and Ben, 14, in the living room of their home in Troy, N.Y. April 7, 2022. In October 2020, the entire family contracted COVID-19. Almost a year and a half later, they all suffer symptoms of long COVID. James, a disabled military veteran is on permanent disability, and has had to take on the role of caregiver for his family despite his lingering symptoms. Rebekah, a registered nurse, has been unable to work due to her COVID symptoms. As a result the family has eaten into much of their life savings.

Long COVID illness that lasts weeks, months or years after an initial COVID-19 infection remains a risk as the virus spreads this fall and winter.

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A digital sign in West Nyack on the New York State Thruway, pictured Sept. 8, 2023, indicates that the southbound lanes will close at midnight. (Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
 

NY DMV targets high-risk drivers with proposed rules. What are they?

 

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NY doubles fines for violators of Do Not Call registry

 

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NY to grant general weed-selling licenses soon. What to know

 

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NY AG sues travel company over cancelled tours not refunded

 

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