March 11, 2025

ABC News – “5 years ago, the WHO declared COVID a pandemic. Here’s a look at the disease by the numbers”

According to a federal survey, 17.9 % of US adults (~47.6 million people) have experienced Long COVID, and 5.3 % (~14.1 million) are currently living with the condition. The article also notes that about 1.01 million children (1.4 %) have had Long COVID.

5 years ago, the WHO declared COVID a pandemic. Here’s a look at the disease by the numbers