International Long Covid Day

[Doreen Stein-Seroussi]

Hello,

March 15 is International Long Covid Awareness Day (LC Day). According to the CDC, one in six North Carolinians experience long covid. The effects can be mild or can be life changing and devastating. I am requesting that the Orange County Board of Commissioners formally recognize LC Day and the people that continue to suffer from this illness. Letting those of us with long covid know that you are aware and see us is important, especially when the world has moved on.

For more information on long covid,  Here are some useful links:

CDC information: https://www.cdc.gov/covid/long-term-effects/

NIH information: https://recovercovid.org/long-covid

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.

Doreen Stein-Seroussi

[Jean Hamilton]

Dear Doreen Stein-Seroussi,

 

On behalf of the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) thank you for bringing International Long Covid Day and the adverse effects of long covid to our attention. I will be mentioning International Long Covid Day and petitioning for a formal recognition at a future BOCC business meeting during my comments at today’s BOCC business meeting.

 

Sincerely,

Jean

 

Jean Hamilton, Chair

Orange County Board of Commissioners

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[Doreen Stein-Seroussi]

Dear Jean, 

Thank you! This means a lot to those of us living with long covid! The world might want to move on from the pandemic, but our lives are forever changed.

Best, 

Doreen