88 million. Although a number of vaccines have been approved, the rollout will take time. In the meantime, researchers continue studying COVID-19 in an attempt to slow the spread and reduce severe symptoms.Other scientists are trying to piece together a picture of what life may look like in the long run for someone who has had COVID-19. A recent perspective article, which appears in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, reviews research into past viral illnesses, including the flu pandemic from a century earlier.
The authors believe the research indicates COVID-19 could cause a lasting effect on the brain. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more.