Hậu Covid

/hə̂w kɔvɪt/
nounIntermediateLoanword from EnglishHậu Covid
🏥Medicine
Medical

A condition or set of symptoms that persist or develop after a Covid-19 infection has resolved, often including fatigue, brain fog, and other long-term health issues.

Bác sĩ đã chẩn đoán anh ấy mắc hậu Covid.

The doctor diagnosed him with post-Covid condition.

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Also known as Long Covid or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).

sociological

The social, economic, and psychological effects that continue after the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic has passed.

Hậu Covid đã thay đổi cách chúng ta làm việc và giao tiếp.

Post-Covid has changed the way we work and communicate.

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Refers to the lasting impacts on society beyond the immediate health crisis.

Collocations

hậu Covid kéo dàiprolonged post-Covidhậu Covid tâm lýpsychological post-Covid effects

Synonyms

Related Phrases

hậu dịchphrase
post-pandemic
hậu Covid tâm lýphrase
psychological post-Covid effects

💡Pro Tip

Medical vs. Social Context

Note that 'hậu Covid' can refer to both medical conditions and broader societal impacts.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Always clarify whether you're referring to health effects or societal changes when using this term.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'hậu' (after) + 'Covid' (short for Covid-19), referring to conditions or effects persisting after the initial infection or pandemic.

📝Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in both medical and social contexts to describe lingering effects of the pandemic.

Word Breakdown

hậu
after
prefix
+
Covid
short for Covid-19
root
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