Claim: Long COVID is a collection of health problems caused by COVID-19 that remain or appear following the initial infection. It is implausible that face masks cause long COVID, contrary to claims made online. Mask use can temporarily cause discomfort, but physiological effects are not biologically meaningful.
Fact-check: Masking Has Minimal Effects on Respiratory System, Does Not Cause Long COVID - FactCheck.org
Verdict: long covid is a collection of health problems caused by covid-19 that remain or appear following the initial infection. it is implausible that face masks cause long covid, contrary to claims made online. mask use can temporarily cause discomfort, but physiological effects are not biologically meaningful.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Kate Yandell
Date published: 2023-04-25T20:35:45