The Stream Long-COVID: Life in Isolation | Why are millions still suffering after having COVID-19?
Today on the Stream: Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people continue to suffer from its debilitating aftermath: Long COVID. COVID-19 is on the rise again around the world. The United States is currently experiencing its biggest wave of infections since the Omicron coronavirus variant. But while new cases are making the headlines, the millions of people who are suffering from the pandemic’s lingering aftereffects - known as Long COVID - feel forgotten. Experts warn that Long COVID could be the world’s next public health crisis, so why is the condition still so poorly understood? Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Nisreen Alwan - Long COVID support group adviser Mark Faghy - Long COVID researcher Tracey Thompson - Long COVID patient
The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Primary Title
- The Stream
Episode Title
- Long-COVID: Life in Isolation | Why are millions still suffering after having COVID-19?
Date Broadcast
- Friday 15 March 2024
Start Time
- 09 : 32
Finish Time
- 09 : 57
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Episode Description
- Today on the Stream: Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people continue to suffer from its debilitating aftermath: Long COVID. COVID-19 is on the rise again around the world. The United States is currently experiencing its biggest wave of infections since the Omicron coronavirus variant. But while new cases are making the headlines, the millions of people who are suffering from the pandemic’s lingering aftereffects - known as Long COVID - feel forgotten. Experts warn that Long COVID could be the world’s next public health crisis, so why is the condition still so poorly understood? Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Nisreen Alwan - Long COVID support group adviser Mark Faghy - Long COVID researcher Tracey Thompson - Long COVID patient
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- The source recording to this edition of Al Jazeera English's "The Stream", "Long-COVID: Life in Isolation" for Friday 15 March 2024 contains defects (corrupted video) due to television signal transmission issues. Some of the title's content is absent.
Genres
- Commentary
- Current affairs
Hosts
- Anelise Borges (Presenter)