It will assess the impact on multiple vital organs including the lungs, heart, brain, liver and kidney over 12 months.
Researchers at Oxford Uni will also explore the impact of Covid-19 on the quality of life for people who are affected by the illness.
Dr Betty Raman and Professor Stefan Neubauer are leading the C-More study and will investigate claims in other recent studies suggest that the illness may have affect organs besides the lungs.
Here's our interview with Dr Betty Raman.
Thames Valley Police promises to have zero tolerance of racism in future
The force is developing a local action plan to stamp out racism and boost black police recruitment.
JAILED: Six 'career criminals' who carried out nearly 60 'shocking' and 'reckless' crimes across the Thames Valley
The OCG carried out a huge string of cash machine burglaries and will spend a total of 74 years in prison.
JAILED: Gang who locked girl in a room in Banbury and abused her for 12 hours
The offenders, aged between 17 and 21, forced their victim to inhale drugs - whilst one of them raped her.
Oxbotica completes first driverless car test on open roads
It builds on the back of two years of trials by the Oxford-based technology company.
