UK Health Secretary 'worried' about long-term impact of Covid-19
Acknowledging he is “concerned,” Hancock said it is “really important we support people who are in that situation”
Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks during the daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) digital news conference in 10 Downing Street, London, Britain April 15, 2020. Andrew Parsons/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via REUTERS
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he is "worried" about emerging evidence of "debilitating" long-term impacts for some coronavirus survivors.
Speaking to Sky News on Wednesday, Hancock revealed the British government has allocated "almost £10 million" ($12.6m) into research, and set up an NHS service to support the "significant minority" greatly impacted by the virus, reports the CNN.
Acknowledging he is "concerned," Hancock said it is "really important we support people who are in that situation."
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Hancock also spoke about the "consequences" of this being a novel virus: "we're constantly learning about the impact of it."
