• It is a condition where people have symptoms after recovery from COVID-19 
• Treatment is multidisciplinary 

By Kelum Bandara 

An expert of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said post COVID-19 condition which is also called long COVID-19 had around 200 symptoms, but shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction and fatigue were the most common ones. 

He said there is uncertainty and confusion amongst people with regards to the time period of receiving the second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine following the delay in getting the vaccine stocks.

“Despite the relevant time period having exceeded, it is essential to get the second dose without further delay or hesitation,” he said.

He also asked people not to get confused with AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD as both are of the same brand and carry the same properties and requested to get the vaccine no sooner.

“There is no issue in getting any kind of vaccine as far as people are keen to get both doses,” he added.

• There is uncertainty and confusion amongst people with regards to the time period of receiving the second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine following the delay in getting the vaccine stocks