According to the WHO definition, symptoms should last two months or more before a diagnosis of post COVID-19 condition can be made, as we know that normal recovery can take this long.
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重要的是要考虑导致症状持续的其他原因。
It is important that other causes for ongoingsymptoms are considered.
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有关更多信息，请参阅 COVID-19后遗症的临床病例定义 。
For more information, see the clinical case definition of post COVID-19 condition.
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COVID-19后遗症会持续多长时间？
How long does post COVID-19 condition last?
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很难预测任何特定患者的COVID-19后遗症会持续多长时间。
We cannot predict how long post COVID-19 condition will last for any given person.
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大多数人的症状都会改善，但我们知道挥之不去的症状可能会持续数周到数月。
Most people experience improvement in their symptoms, but we know that lingering symptoms can last from weeks to months.
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目前仍然无法预测任何特定患者的COVID-19后遗症会持续多长时间。
Currently, it remains impossible to predict how long post COVID-19 condition may last for any given person.
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我可以做些什么来保护自己免受COVID-19后遗症的影响？
What can I do to protect myself against post COVID-19 condition?
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采取措施避免COVID-19感染是保护自己免受COVID-19后遗症影响的最有效方法。
Taking measures to avoid COVID-19 infection is the most effective way to protect yourself against post COVID-19 condition.
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这包括减少感染机会的公共卫生和社会措施。
This includes public health and social measures that reduce your chances of getting infected.