Latino farmworkers face high rates of long COVID but barriers delay diagnosis
Latino farmworkers are experiencing high rates of long COVID, with 41.2% reporting symptoms, but face barriers to diagnosis due to limited access to care. A University of Washington study found that delayed access to vaccines and vaccine hesitancy contributed to these disparities.
Latino farmworkers are disproportionately affected by long COVID, with 41.2% experiencing symptoms, according to a University of Washington study. The study found that delayed access to vaccines and vaccine hesitancy contributed to these disparities. Dr. Leo Morales, a UW medical school professor, stated that access to care is the biggest issue. The University of Washington Medicine Long COVID clinic has a long waitlist, making it difficult for farmworkers to receive a diagnosis. Dr. Kendl Sankary, a physician at the clinic, said that diagnosing long COVID is challenging due to the lack of a specific test. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and chest pain.
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