Scientists warn of potential wave of Covid-19-linked brain damage

ReutersPublished: Jul 8, 2020 1:13 AM

CORONAVIRUS | Scientists warned on Wednesday of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested Covid-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium.

A study by researchers at University College London (UCL)described 43 cases of patients with Covid-19 who suffered either temporary brain dysfunction, strokes, nerve damage or other serious brain effects.

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