October 4, 2023
Media Contact: Kim Foster, MHA, kimberlee.foster@vdh.virginia.gov
Central Virginia Health District Conducting Long COVID Study
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Central Virginia Health District is conducting research about Long COVID and its impact on our community. Long COVID is when a person is still sick many months after getting COVID-19. Symptoms can include trouble breathing, a cough, feeling weak and tired, and problems with certain organs, such as their heart or kidneys. We want to learn about any long-term effects that people might have two or more months after a COVID-19 infection. You do not have to have a diagnosis of Long COVID to participate.
To participate in the study, you must meet the following criteria:
- Reside in Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, or Campbell County, or the City of Lynchburg
- Had COVID-19 at least once
- Experienced symptoms lasting at least two months after a COVID infection
If you qualify, click on this link https://redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=KRNJYX8DNM or call 804-664-4520. A member from our team will reach out, review consent, and complete a phone interview. You will then be asked to participate in a follow up interview in three and six months after the initial interview.
The purpose of the study is to improve our understanding of Long COVID including our ability to recognize potential symptoms or conditions associated with the disease. At the conclusion of the study, results will be posted on our website and will be submitted to the scientific community for future publication and presentations.