At today’s meeting of the all-party group on myalgic encephalomyelitis, we discussed the overlaps between ME and chronic fatigue syndrome and long covid. Obviously, there are some striking similarities. What assessment has the Secretary of State made of the impact that contracting covid can have on people with ME/CFS? Given their vulnerability, will he now do a bit of a U-turn and make them a priority for vaccination?
Covid-19 Update
Proceeding contribution from
Kerry McCarthy
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 April 2021.
It occurred during Ministerial statement on Covid-19 Update.
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