More than 70,000 Scots with long Covid ‘unable to work’

A charity says thousands of Scots are unable to work due to the condition.

More than 70,000 Scots were left unable to work because of the effects of Long Covid, according to a healthcare charity.

Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland say the Scottish Government needs to increase financial support for those suffering the effects of the virus.

Ministers say £3m has been provided this year to support local services, and have set up a Long Covid support fund.

Nicola McAlley has more on the story.

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