George Monbiot spoke with Dr Charles Shepherd before publishing a very good article about the lessons that should be learnt from ME/CFS for those now suffering from Post or Long-Covid.
Tag: Lockdown
ME Association writes to chief medical officer about vaccine priority for ME/CFS
The ME Association has written to Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, to seek clarification on COVID-19 vaccine priority for people with ME/CFS Dear Professor Whitty and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, The ME Association is starting to hear from people with ME/CFS who are […]
Covid-19 Vaccine Developments & ME/CFS
There has been good news in recent days about potential vaccines for Covid-19 that could see an end to restrictions for people in the UK by Easter 2021…
ME Association Covid-19 & ME/CFS Free Range of Leaflets
We have updated the range of free leaflets about Covid-19/ME/CFS and the current restrictions and include a new leaflet aimed at Students…
Are you confused by the latest Covid-19 Lockdown and the restrictions now in place around the UK?
We attempt to summarise the situation in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as it relates to people with ME/CFS.
Latest Free Leaflet Update: Covid-19 and ME/CFS by Dr Charles Shepherd
We update our general leaflet on Covid-19 and ME/CFS and this is reproduced below along with all our range of free leaflets about the infection and lockdown.
The Sun: NHS faces ‘post coronavirus tsunami’ as survivors are struck by ME, docs warn
The ME Association said many people are asking whether or not their post-Covid fatigue could be developing into ME.
New ME Association Guidance: Key points on Employment, ME/CFS and the Coronavirus | 3 June 2020
For people with ME/CFS going back to work. Discusses the Returning to Work Risk Assessments.
ME Awareness: Living with ME, Self-isolation and Severe Asthma, by Leanne Swift | 29 May 2020
“Worse is the fear of getting this nasty coronavirus. I know if I get it I could be in serious trouble, especially with the Asthma, but even with M.E…”
ME Awareness: Columbia University: Will there be a Post-COVID-19 form of ME/CFS? | 26 May 2020
“There is abundant evidence that ME/CFS can follow apparently infectious illnesses of uncertain cause, or a clearly diagnosed infectious illness…”
ME Association Guidance: Reducing the risk of Covid-19 and PVFS/ME/CFS | 19 May 2020
We are launching a new leaflet and an update to add to the range that we have published since the very beginning of the pandemic and national lockdown.
ME Awareness: BBC News: Eastbourne mum with ME gets some life back after years lost in lockdown | 13 May 2020
Emma spent a decade in isolation at home after becoming severely ill with ME in 2004. She has been interviewed by the BBC together with Dr Shepherd.
ME Awareness: The Coronavirus lockdown and ME by Pamela Lap | 12 May 2020
“Since the coronavirus started to spread I have cancelled all my support because I wanted to be completely isolated.”
ME Awareness: Higher risk of developing ME after coronavirus diagnosis, warns University of Leicester | 08 May 2020
“The link between severe viral infection and M.E. is clear, as evidenced in the previous outbreaks of SARS and Epstein Barr.”
MEA Website Survey: How are you coping with the Covid-19 lockdown?
We’d like to know how you have been coping with the Covid-19 lockdown. Please take part in the survey and Facebook discussion.