Covid-19 Update Debate
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Andrew Gwynne
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(2 years, 9 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
I believe I have answered this question a number of times during this session.
Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish) (Lab) [V]
It is 16 months since I contracted a fairly mild bout of coronavirus, which, unfortunately, developed into terrible long covid, and the symptoms still persist all these months later. The vaccination programme has been a game changer and I want a return to normality, like everyone else, but does the Secretary of State understand that the consequence of his decision may well be more people with long covid? The money for research is welcome, but what more is he planning to do to support those with long covid with health, rehabilitation and social security measures and to support employers with the reality that sections of their workforce might be unfit for work for periods, too?