They’re leading the way in part because the federal government has made only limited efforts, says Lisa McCorkell, a co-founder of the Patient-Led Research Cooperative. The international group was founded in spring 2020 by researchers who are also long COVID patients.
“It’s a big reason why long COVID isn’t talked about as much,” McCorkell says. “It’s definitely a national issue. But it trickles down to state and local health departments, and there’s not enough resources.”
The government clinics may be accessible to people without insurance and often are cheaper than clinics at private hospitals.
Harborview has treated more than 1,000 patients with long COVID, and…
