That is misinformation. The risk of "long COVID" has been widely overstated.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112338

Most any serious viral infection can potentially cause post-viral syndrome, but there is nothing particularly dangerous about SARS-CoV-2. And there is no realistic possibility of eliminating that virus. There is no sterilizing vaccine. It is now endemic worldwide through humans and multiple animal species. It's time to move on.

The notion of punishing people for exercising their freedom of expression is horrifying. That is unacceptable in a modern liberal society.