Meet the 'long-haulers': A growing chorus of coronavirus patients have had symptoms for more than 100 days

Felecia Jester

• Business Insider spoke to 17 coronavirus patients who have had symptoms for more than 100 days.
• Few of them have gotten a clear answer from doctors as to why they're still sick.
• Their lives have changed drastically in the last few months.
• Some face unemployment or might have to file for disability as they stare down the barrel of chronic illness.
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The people who've had coronavirus symptoms for more than 100 days have a nickname for themselves: the long-haulers.

They've been dealing with the virus for much longer than most of their peers, and far longer than their doctors anticipated. As their illnesses persist without explanation, these patients turn to online support groups on Facebook, Reddit, and Slack, where they seek medical advice, swap war stories, and share updates on their health.

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