‘My Brain’s Not as Sharp’: Covid Woes Stalk Workers Back on Job

(Second of two parts)

Covid-19 survivors now have another battle that will outlast the deadly virus: working for a living.

Many with persisting symptoms may still be too sick to work full time or in person. They worry about being exposed again; how they’ll squeeze in doctor appointments when they’ve exhausted their time off; how long their bosses will be understanding; if they’ll be able to perform as they did before, and what happens if they can’t.

“The fatigue is just crazy,” said Donna Talla, 56, of Springfield, Va., who had to return to work as a media-company sales director ...