Long Covid Resources
What is Long Covid?
While many individuals who are infected by the Coronavirius experience symptoms for only a short period, others can suffer for extended lengths of time or may experience new or recurring symptoms after initially recovering from the virus. Diagnosis criteria for Long Covid include post-Covid returning or continuous health problems for four or more weeks after the initial infection.
Learn more about long Covid in the video below featuring Dr. Ben Davis from Schiffert Health Center, Amy Epperley, Senior Director for Hokie Wellness, and Nikeshia Arthur, Associate Dean for Students and Director of Services for Students with Disabilities:
Resources for Long Covid Patients
Mental Health Resources
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - addresses mental-health concerns related to the Coronavirus and coping tools and suggestions
- CDC’s Article on Emotional Health - provides suggestions for practices to help maintain healthy emotional coping with feelings such as stress, anxiety, fear, grief and worry.
- Summa Health’s Article - touches on how Long Covid may affect mental health and provides suggestions to help with mental health concerns.
- Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech - offers information about scheduling to meet with a counselor, virtual coping resources and Covid-19 coping resources.
Physical Health Resources
- CDC’s Health Care Appointment Check-list for Post-Covid Conditions - resource to help patients optimize post-Covid healthcare appointments.
- Schiffert Health Center at Virginia Tech - offers information about seeking appropriate care, testing, vaccination sites and isolation guidelines.
Disability, Aid & Work Resources
- Administration for Community Living Guide - provides resources for individuals who need assistance living in their own home, attending work or school and participating in their community.
- Virginia Tech’s Accommodations - Office for Equity and Accessibility’s information on accommodations and making Covid-19 related requests.
- Virginia Tech HR’s Leave Benefits - reference of faculty and staff leave benefit options.
- Virginia Tech HR’s Remote & Telework Suitability Guidelines - criteria suggestions for VT leaders and managers to determine appropriate and successful alternative work opportunities.
- Virginia Tech HR’s Flexible Work Options - information on various work options including telework and alternative work schedules.
- Virginia Tech HR’s Health Plans - contains details about eligibility, enrollment and available plans.
- Virginia Tech Financial Aid & Covid-19 - FAQ from VT’s Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid.
- Virginia Tech Covid-19 Technology Resources - tips for working remotely, home internet and contact information for Virginia Tech’s IT services.
Virginia/Blacksburg Covid Resources
- Virginia Department of Health’s Website - contains information regarding Covid protocols, guidelines, testing and vaccination resources.
- Covid-19 Virginia Resources - offers information about receiving assistance obtaining food, child care, job support, health insurance and stress management.
- Health Plan Reimbursement for Covid-19 At-Home Tests - article posted by Virginia Tech Human Resources providing information about at-home testing eligibility and access.