Some of the most common symptoms of a long-haul COVID-19 are same as coronavirus and include extreme fatigue, muscle or body ache, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, massively reduced stamina, exhaustion, inability to exercise or lead an active lifestyle, memory problems, and dizziness. Long-haulers may also experience a racing heart and even a persistent loss of smell. They complain of not being able to go back to their previously active lifestyles or return to the workplace.

According to a study conducted by Bristol-based Southmead Hospital, almost 75 per cent of the patients admitted to the hospital continued to battle the symptoms of COVID-19, even after being declared COVID-free. On an average, patients said that the coronavirus symptoms lasted for three months and maximum patients admitted to suffering a difference in the quality of life.

Another preliminary study supports the higher-than-average risk of heart inflammation and heart failure in COVID-19 survivors.