Fears Covid may leave thousands in UK with severe kidney disease

Experts warn the long-term effects of virus are causing an epidemic in primary care'

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Tens of thousands of people may require kidney dialysis or transplants because of coronavirus, according to experts who warn the long-term effects of Covid are causing an epidemic in primary care".

Up to 90% of coronavirus patients admitted to hospital may still experience symptoms two to three months later - from breathlessness to joint pain, fatigue and chest pain - scientists told the Lords science and technology committee on Tuesday.