Everyday life with tennis, singing, studying and hanging out with friends has been replaced by rest at home. Selma has suffered from post-covid for two thirds of her high school years.
– My whole life has been turned upside down, says Selma Karlsson, who hopes that the International Long Covid Awareness day will lead to increased understanding and faster help for those affected.
All over the world, associations mark March 15 as International Long Covid Awareness day to shine a light on the disease and those affected by it. At Sergels Torg in Stockholm, the Swedish Covid Association is holding a demonstration.
Due to the illness, 19-year-old Selma Karlsson from Varberg cannot make it there. But the family has gotten involved in other ways to help raise awareness for the disease.
Start the clip to see Selma tell more about how post-covid affects life and why she hopes for a better understanding of the disease – not least in healthcare.
