A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID
![Protesters march outside the White House to call attention to those who have long COVID.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2023/08/07/long-covid_wide-6f6d7c49d6cd47a8c2325405739ba447fd365164.jpg?s=600)
Researchers have found a link between the FOXP4 gene and the occurrence of what's known as long COVID. The finding could lead to a better understanding of a condition that affects millions.
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