Debilitating Effects and Economic Costs Of Covid May Linger for Years

Lisa Du and Suzi Ring writing in Advisor Perspectives: “The economic impact will be much greater if younger survivors endure decades of coronavirus-related disability.”

“Also, the long-term economic effects of Covid-19 will ripple well beyond those who caught the coronavirus, Currie said. Mental health problems emanating from lockdowns will sap work performance and productivity, health-care disruptions may exacerbate other medical conditions, and people needing to provide care for others will have less time for paid work.”