Covid-19: Antiviral Pills

Lord Young of Norwood Green Excerpts
Monday 31st January 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Kamall Portrait Lord Kamall (Con)
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The noble Earl will be aware, given all the news stories around it, that many people will be concerned about the effects of long Covid. I know there have been studies and interesting stories in the press about the long-term impact. As I said to the noble Baroness, I will find out what is being done in detail and write to her.

Lord Young of Norwood Green Portrait Lord Young of Norwood Green (Lab)
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My Lords, for the Minister’s information, a trial is currently going on using xenon gas and MRI scans, which is looking particularly at the damage to lungs as a result of long Covid. It might be useful for him to get his officials to advise him on this.

Lord Kamall Portrait Lord Kamall (Con)
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I thank the noble Lord. Maybe next time I get a question like that I will ask the Lord Speaker whether I could delegate the answer to him.