Thread by @LarisaHockey

I attended the zoom symposium on Long Covid last week which is mentioned in this article. It was a great start in the collective work needed to support people with LC. But it was also a stark reminder of the impact LC is going to have on our country. 1/n

https://twitter.com/marcdaalder/status/1531011366860906497

This is a great article summarising some of the key concerns of the symposium - how does our country deal with 10% of the population disabled with Long Covid? How do we support people financially and emotionally? How do people afford their rent or look after their children?

We need financial support, practical home help, focused and compassionate Healthcare, and mental health support for people whose lives and futures have been ripped away. #LongCovid #NZgovt

But we can't just expect the government to deal with it. We need to get back to a village mentality where we care for each other.

This is going to be a significant issue for NZ to face, and one I believe everyone should be thinking of.
How can you help your employees, colleagues, family or friends?
You may not know anyone who is suffering with this yet - but sadly this is very likely to change.

We do not need to live in fear and we can still focus on the good in our lives. But putting our heads in the sand isn't helpful either and we do need to be prepared. Prepared to demand action, to care for others, and to deal with the chance of LC in our families. Stay well.