Brain fog, sweats and vertigo.... Greater Manchester MP on what it's like being a coronavirus 'long-hauler'
A Greater Manchester MP said he still suffers brain fog, sweats, exhaustion and vertigo, months after having coronavirus.Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, said a simple task like cutting the lawn can leave him 'drenched in sweat', with headaches, shakes and dizziness.The 46-year-old is one of an increasing number of people identifying as coronavirus 'long-haulers'.They are patients with often mild Covid-19 symptoms, who go on to suffer post-viral fatigue for a prolonged period of time.Speaking on Matt Frei's LBC show on Saturday, Mr Gwynne said his initial virus symptoms in March lasted for about 12 days.The Labour MP, who says he is 'physically fit' and not in the at risk category, was in isolation for two weeks.But, "whilst the