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EU support for patients suffering from long COVID

EU support for patients suffering from long COVID

17.10.2024

Question for written answer E-002142/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Lynn Boylan (The Left)

In September 2024, Commissioner Stella Kyriakides identified long COVID as a major global public health challenge.

  • 1.What steps will the Commission take to promote research into long COVID care and treatments?
  • 2.Will the Commission provide guidance to Member States around support for patients of long COVID who may be excluded from the workforce?
  • 3.How will the Commission pay particular attention to the need for paediatric long COVID care for children and adolescents?

Submitted: 17.10.2024