‘I’m a shell of my former self’ – how long Covid’s effects are still being felt six years on

Gabby Rudge-Cox, a 42-year-old, has spoken out about the persistent and debilitating effects of long Covid, stating that the condition has “robbed her of a future.” Six years after contracting the virus, she describes herself as a “shell of her former self,” indicating the profound and lasting impact the illness continues to have on her life. The ongoing struggles highlight the long-term health challenges faced by individuals even years after the initial infection, raising concerns about the chronic nature of the disease and its societal implications.