Recently, the Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Long term Symptoms of novel coronavirus Infection (hereinafter referred to as the Consensus), led by Academician Zhang Boli and Master Chao Enxiang of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was officially released at the New Era High Quality Development Summit Forum of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the parallel forum of the Second High Quality Conference of Traditional Chinese Medicine "Prevention and Treatment of infectious diseases". The forum was jointly sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the China Association of Chinese Medicine, and undertaken by the Department of Medicine and Health of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the State Key Laboratory of Component Chinese Medicine, the Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, and the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health. Zhang Boli, Li Lanjuan and Xu Jianguo, academicians of the CAE Member, Rao Zihe, academicians of the CAS Member, Wang Guochen, vice president and secretary-general of the China Association of Chinese Medicine, Shen Huahao, director of the Institute of Respiratory Diseases of Zhejiang University, Liu Qingquan, president of the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, Zhang Hongchun, director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the China Japan Friendship Hospital, He Jianxing, president of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University/Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health Yang Zifeng, Vice President of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Li Jiansheng, Vice President of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Li Zegeng, Former Vice President of Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Wensheng, Director of Emergency ICU of Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhang Jun, Deputy Director of Department of Critical Medicine of Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and others attended the release ceremony. Wang Guochen delivered a speech at the launch ceremony. Su Xiangfei, the head of the standardization office of the China Association of Chinese Medicine, read out the release announcement, and Li Jiansheng presided over the release process. Wang Guochen pointed out in his speech that after three years of anti epidemic practice, the unique advantages of traditional Chinese medicine have been fully demonstrated, becoming a highlight of the "China Plan" for epidemic prevention and control. In response to the long-term impact of COVID-19 on people's health and life, it is urgent to give play to the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in promoting rehabilitation and reducing severe diseases. The formulation of this consensus fully reflects the great medical spirit of Academician Zhang Boli and other experts who are committed to the great cause of the country and are fully committed to solving practical problems for the frontline and the public. It also fully demonstrates the strong confidence of traditional Chinese medicine workers in traditional Chinese medicine culture, overcoming difficulties, and overcoming difficulties together. It is of great significance for better serving the overall situation of epidemic prevention and economic and social development, and further enhancing the contribution of traditional Chinese medicine. Academician Zhang Boli introduced the background and overall situation of the development of the Consensus. He said that three months after COVID-19 infection, some patients still had chronic symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, insomnia, etc. At present, the frequency and incidence of long-term symptoms are relatively clear, and the rule of occurrence has also been preliminarily understood, and most patients can be cured. But for the long-term diffuse injury caused by COVID-19 infection, the diversity and obstinacy of its symptoms were not expected before. The formulation of the Consensus combines national policies, TCM theories, human experience and evidence-based research, which not only brings together the wisdom of expert groups, but also carries out a full cycle understanding of the recovery period of COVID-19. At the same time, it pays attention to the combination of syndrome differentiation and treatment, highlighting the effectiveness, safety, practicality and accessibility of the recommended scheme as a whole, hoping to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine in the recovery period of COVID-19 infection, Assist patients in achieving comprehensive recovery as soon as possible. It is reported that the Consensus was established by the China Association of Chinese Medicine, and academician Zhang Boli and Master Chao Enxiang of Chinese Medicine led the organization of 24 national institutes