Overview

• The German Pension Insurance reported that more than 67,000 people have utilized rehabilitation services for Long- or Post-COVID symptoms since 2020.
• Annual cases peaked at 27,000 in 2022 but slightly declined to 25,000 in 2023, reflecting ongoing but reduced demand.
• Common symptoms include fatigue, memory difficulties, and chronic headaches, which often impede professional activities.
• Rehabilitation programs focus on helping patients reenter the workforce, addressing both physical and cognitive challenges.
• Research from the Helmholtz Institute suggests that lingering spike proteins from the virus may cause chronic inflammation, potentially offering new treatment targets for Long-COVID.