Leading researchers explain long-term side effects of COVID-19
Harvard Medical School Professor Andrew Budson says that's not because you get stuffed up like you would with a cold or the flu. Instead: "Most people think the taste and smell are related to the virus directly affecting those nerves that go into the brain. That could certainly be true,” Budson said. “And it goes to show that the virus could be attacking the brain directly." He's worried an attack on the brain could lead to long-term memory problems. Adding that Coronavirus also reduces blood oxygen levels which can cause brain damage. In addition, COVID-19 increases the chances of older ...