Commentary: Severe COVID-19 may be as damaging to health as ageing 20 years - CNA

COVID-19 survivors scored poorly on reasoning tasks and showed slower processing speeds - at a magnitude of cognitive loss similar to that between 50 and 70 years of age, say researchers.

Direct viral infection is possible, but unlikely to be a major cause. Instead, it is more likely that a combination of factors contributes, including inadequate oxygen or blood supply to the brain, b… [+1570 chars]

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