Before the current pandemic, there had been two global epidemics from major coronavirus
outbreaks since the turn of the century: severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
(SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Both
epidemics left survivors with fatigue, persistent shortness of breath, reduced quality of life
and a significant burden of mental health problems. It is likely that some of the chronic
problems encountered by survivors of SARS and MERS may be relevant for medical …