Discussion Paper

Long COVID, Cognitive Impairment, and the Stalled Decline in Disability Rates

Abstract: Long COVID encompasses a suite of long-term symptoms that commonly include fatigue, shortness of breath, and so-called brain fog, along with many others. Individuals with long-term symptoms may be unable to work (or work full-time) as a result of their condition, and there is growing speculation that long COVID may be restraining labor supply.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.3189

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2022-08-05

Number: 2022-08-05-2