A new report says COVID-19 has prevented many workers from returning to work and has left many in long-term treatment. New York State Insurance Fund announced on tuesday.
The report analyzed more than 3,000 workers’ compensation claims related to coronavirus and found that 31% of them suffered from a long-term condition with a series of persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infection. discovered.
About 70% of people with long-term COVID-19 have been unable to return to work or needed treatment for at least six months, according to the report.
18% of people with long-term COVID-19 had not returned to work for more than a year after their first infection. The report also found that the longer workers were out of work, the less likely they were to return.
Those who return to work may suffer from “disruptive” symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue. According to the report, 40% of his patients with prolonged COVID-19 returned to work and continued treatment within her 60 days, while about 60% remained at work after her 60 days. not reverted to
“Suffering from workplace symptoms presents challenges for employees who may be less productive than before, may require reduced hours or other accommodations, and frustration for employees returning to work. ration,” the report said.
Applicants with comorbidities or who were hospitalized with COVID-19 were also more likely to develop COVID-19. The risk of hospitalization and death was also increased when applicants had multiple comorbidities, the report found.
The proportion of long-term insurance claims for COVID-19 has also decreased from 44% in March 2020 to 8% in March 2022.
This report analyzed 3,139 established COVID workers compensation claims filed with the New York State Insurance Fund between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2022.
