Defining Long Covid

The Black Long Covid Experience is dedicated to educating and empowering Black Americans living with Long Covid. Our goal is to help you understand how this condition uniquely affects you and to support your journey in advocating for fair, equitable, and effective healthcare.

We’re here to guide you through the vast information available so you can make informed choices and receive the care you deserve.

We will provide trusted medical sources alongside the BLCE Breakdown—a simplified, in-depth guide that explains and explores the meaning behind those sources.

long covid — (noun) /lôNG,läNG/ kow·vuhd

According to Yale Medicine:
"New, persistent, or recurring symptoms and conditions that occur four or more weeks after initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.''

BLCE Breakdown:
You may possibly experience Long Covid if you are suffering with continous symptoms weeks, months, or years after your initial Covid-19 infection.

  • Long Covid may affect many functions of the body: the heart, brain, lungs, liver, and stomach.

  • It may also cause abnormalities with your muscles, joints, eyes, and other body parts.

  • You may experience physical and neurological limitations that prevent you from working, performing daily tasks, exercising, or sleeping.

IMPORTANT to NOTE:
While there are many observational studies, clinical trials, and policy changes proposed to support patients with the condition, there is NO CURE for Long Covid.

Source: Yale Medicine, Post Covid Conditions, PCC