Dr Yousef al-Maslamani, medical director of Hamad General Hospital (HGH), has explained that some of the long-term symptoms of Covid-19 can affect people’s health for many weeks or months. The message was delivered through a video posted on the social media channels of the Ministry of Public Health on Thursday.
“The Covid-19 virus is transferred by respiratory droplets. It lives in the body for about 14 days," he said in the video. "During these days, it can cause renal failure, hepatic failure or lung failure. Lung failure means the patient will need oxygen and to be admitted in the intensive care unit."
He continued, “If the patient survives, he can get rid of these problems. But there are long-term symptoms that might stay with the patient even if he survives. These can include muscle weakness, nervousness and general fatigue, and may need oxygen for a long time. “Just be aware that the Covid-19 virus can have longer term effects on you."
He continued, “If the patient survives, he can get rid of these problems. But there are long-term symptoms that might stay with the patient even if he survives. These can include muscle weakness, nervousness and general fatigue, and may need oxygen for a long time. “Just be aware that the Covid-19 virus can have longer term effects on you."