Long COVID / Post-COVID Condition

Long COVID / Post-COVID Condition is indexed under Long COVID & Post-Infectious Syndromes, Post-COVID. Also known as PASC, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, long-haul COVID.

US prevalence

~6-7% of adults reported long COVID symptoms (2023-2024); ~17 million affected at peak Source: CDC Household Pulse Survey; RECOVER study. Cites federal and non-federal sources, and the record does not say which one gave this figure. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

U09.9

Typical onset

Any age; more commonly reported in 35-69; decreasing incidence post-vaccination and with newer variants

Course

managed

Body systems

neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, immunologic

Sex differences

F:M ~2:1 for persistent symptoms

Racial and ethnic differences

Disproportionate impact on Black, Hispanic, and low-income communities

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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