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Long Covid Persists: Woman Struggles Five Years Later

3/23/2026

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Gabby Rudge-Cox, a 42-year-old from Appleton Roebuck, UK, says long Covid five years after infection has left her with fatigue and pain.
Her husband contracted Covid in January 2021 after arresting a symptomatic suspect, and he developed lung scarring.
Gabby's condition worsened, leading to multiple chronic illnesses.
The National Health Service (NHS) notes long Covid symptoms persist beyond 12 weeks and affect many in the UK.

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Gabby Rudge-Cox, a 42-year-old from Appleton Roebuck, UK, says long Covid five years after infection has left her with fatigue and pain.
Her husband contracted Covid in January 2021 after arresting a symptomatic suspect, and he developed lung scarring.
Gabby's condition worsened, leading to multiple chronic illnesses.
The National Health Service (NHS) notes long Covid symptoms persist beyond 12 weeks and affect many in the UK.