Long-Haul Covid
Dr. Margot Gage Witvliet got COVID-19 in March 2020 and began to document her recovery. The only thing is, she never got better.
Dr. Margot Gage Witvliet is an epidemiology professor with Chronic Covid Syndrome, also called “Long-Haul Covid.”
This talk was given at a TEDx event in March 20, 2021.
Witvliet got Covid-19 in March 2020 and began to document her recovery. The only thing is, she never got better. In this jaw-dropping talk, she explains what doctors and nurses can learn from long Covid patients (“long-haulers”).
Dr. Margot Gage Witvliet has a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Health Psychology, and a Doctorate in Social Epidemiology and Public Health. She was awarded special recognition by Congressman Joaquin Castro for the advancement of social justice. She currently teaches at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She is bilingual and speaks Dutch at home with her husband and children.
During her convalescent period from Covid-19, Witvliet created and published a coloring book for mighty girls with her daughters. Unicorn, Alicorn and Horse World: Coloring & Activity Book is perfect for ages 4-10 or those interested in color therapy, with images of curly haired princesses, magical unicorns, alicorns, and horses. The book includes reading and geography lessons to help your child think critically while coloring.
