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Calls for clinic to be established in Galway for those suffering from long-term affects of COVID-19

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Calls for clinic to be established in Galway for those suffering from long-term affects of COVID-19

Galway Bay fm newsroom - There are calls for a clinic to be established in Galway specifically for people suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19.

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Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon says a so-called long COVID clinic is needed for those experiencing the lingering, debilitating effects of the virus.

Currently there are only two such clinics nationwide - with one each located in Cork and Dublin.

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It comes as the WHO has asked that governments recognise the long-term effects of COVID-19 and ensure access to health services for all affected patients.

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The side-effects of long COVID include fatigue, a cough, shortness of breath and inflammation and injury of major organs - including the lungs and heart.

Deputy Cannon says setting up the clinic is vital for patients in the west - to hear more, tune in to FYI Galway@5...

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