News CDC reports 3,500 deaths from long COVID. That’s only ‘scratching the surface,’ experts say. December 18, 2022 Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY Comments Off on CDC reports 3,500 deaths from long COVID. That’s only ‘scratching the surface,’ experts say. Although health experts say the 'vast majority' of long COVID cases are nonfatal, about 1 in 3 adults report experiencing post COVID symptoms.