The issue of a lack of timely treatment for the so-called "long haulers" has been raised across the country by support groups.

A woman from a small Alberta community, who has struggled with the lingering effects of COVID-19 for months, said the social stigma has been as bad —if not worse — than the disease itself.

"I'm probably at 50 per cent of my capacity to handle daily activities, stress. I don't think I would be able to handle the demands of my work without keeling over."