Although the second wave of Covid-19 cases seems to be slowing in parts of the country, the fight against a mutating coronavirus continues. In the past few weeks, there have been reports that a lot of people are experiencing prolonged symptoms and health issues post-recovery from Covid-19.

Dr. Bipin Jibhkate, consultant critical care medicine, and ICU director at Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road, has come across at least one female patient who suffered from a loss of taste and smell for around 10 months even after beating the disease. Jibhkate says, “Long Covid has become common among patients with severe viral load.” He suggests that people who have been diagnosed with Covid should get themselves checked for symptoms of Long Covid and not try to self-medicate.