Thread by @elisaperego78

Tomorrow, we are having the first Italian meeting on the long term symptoms and sequelae of #COVID19 ⏩ #LongCovid

A webinar organized with @LongCovidItalia @Zeta_Luiss @Unicatt @MartaEsperti @surf4children

A 🧵 on the main topics we will discuss

#LongCovidItalia

https://twitter.com/LongCovidItalia/status/1355112928337424384

Introduction and moderation by the @Zeta_Luiss journalism team including @angelicamiglio @S_ip411

@WRicciardi @Unicatt and consultant to Minister of Health @robersperanza will discuss #COVID19 epidemiological situation in Italy with W. Malorni @Unicatt Rome

#LongCovid

@MartaEsperti and I will then detail the rise of #LongCovid as a global movement of patient-led advocacy and research, which obtained formal recognition for long covid from the @WHO

@LongCovidSOS @long_covid @apresj20 @CPersistente @apuakoronaan @itsbodypolitic @LongCovidItalia

In a second intervention, @MartaEsperti and I will address the lived experiences of those with #LongCovid: symptoms, natural history of the disease and its development over time, and the need to access proper care and early treatment

#LongCovidItalia

The photographer @MarcoCarmignan @NGeografic will bring his experience in documenting the life histories of those living with #LongCovid

We aim to bring the focus of the #LongCovidItalia webinar beyond research to focus on people and wider science communication

Finally, A. Carfi (FGP Rome) will discuss #LongCovid in adults while D. Buonsenso @surf4children and P. Valentini from @Unicatt Rome will present brand-new data on long term #COVID19 effects in children ⏩#LongCovidKids

(follow @long_recovery for international advocacy)