Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Opinion Op-Ed Virtual care is often preferred by people with long COVID because it reduces the risk of post-exertional malaise -- the delayed exacerbation of symptoms following activity -- which can be triggered by travelling. Adobe stock image On Sept. 24, two days before the provincial election was called, the Medical Services Commission signed off on changes that restrict virtual “group medical visits” to 30 patients, down from 50, effective Nov. 1.