Audi boss Markus Duesmann is putting his work on hold

Audi boss Markus Duesmann is putting his work on hold due to the long-term consequences of the corona illness in order to undergo rehab treatment. Several media report this unanimously. The business portal Business Insider reported first. According to the Federal Ministry of Research, every tenth person who falls ill with corona struggles with long-term consequences after surviving the virus infection. There are currently over 350,000 people in Germany who suffer from this new long-covid disease. It not only affects people who have had severe courses, but also those with minor symptoms of a corona infection. The fact that there are different symptoms with Long-Covid makes fighting the disease difficult. According to Stefan Schreiber, the internationally sought-after specialist for inflammatory diseases and head of internal medicine I at the University Hospital in Kiel, more long-covid patients can be expected in the coming months. Overall, there are more cases than with some common diseases, he took stock a few weeks ago. A total of 10 to 15 percent of Covid 19 sufferers suffered from this new clinical picture with significant symptoms. Experts report persistent tiredness, exhaustion, listlessness, as well as shortness of breath, shortness of breath or constant coughing. In addition, those affected also complain of reduced ability to concentrate or memory loss or even depression. Research is currently at the beginning of how to combat the consequences of the disease, said Schreiber. Regarding possible forms of therapy, he admitted: "We have few answers about what we can offer." Quite a few people suffered so badly from the post-Covid syndrome that they could no longer work. Duesmann's illness already creates a gap that makes one sit up and take notice. The Audi boss is seen as a central figure in the transformation of Volkswagen. In addition to CEO Herbert Diess, he is one of the largest innovators in the group who is strongly promoting the transition to e-mobility and autonomous driving. He is responsible for the development and research division in the entire group.