1 in 25 Belgians has Long COVID, peaking at 7% in their late 40s and early 50s

In Belgium’s national health survey, 4.2% of people aged 15 and over report Long COVID, with symptoms lasting at least three months after infection. It is most common at ages 45 to 54 (7%) and more frequent in women (5.0%) than men (3.5%). A quarter of those affected say it has a major impact on their daily activities.