Long Covid Support Aotearoa

LCSA was founded by patients, for patients to help ease the burden of this debilitating disease on individuals.

There is a Facebook support group, writing network, website and various social media platforms - all maintained by volunteers who live with Long Covid themselves.

Most studies state that 10–20% of people who contract the virus go on to develop Long Covid. Across New Zealand, thousands of people are suffering with little to no support. Long Covid is a frustrating condition that is robbing people of their dignity, security and livelihoods.

LCSA provides a way for patients to feel less alone, to share experiences and provide vital emotional support for one another. The group fills the void of resources and support lacking from the government. The LCSA supports (through connection) various universities conducting biomedical, qualitative and quantitive research seeking to understand the impact it has on its victims.

This fundraising will help provide vital administrative functions throughout 2024, including website hosting, social media management, candidate interviewing, story collecting and awareness campaigning. Our goal is to combat misinformation and create a pathway for connection.

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Long Covid is when the symptoms from a Covid-19 infection never resolve.

Long Covid has over 200 symptoms.

Anyone can develop Long Covid regardless of vaccination status.

There is no cure.

Most Long Covid patients say they had a mild acute infection (or even symptom free).