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Omicron COVID Variant May Cause Less Damage To Lungs Than Delta, Researchers Say – CBS Boston

Omicron COVID Variant May Cause Less Damage To Lungs Than Delta, Researchers Say – CBS Boston

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[ad_1] BOSTON (CBS) — While the Omicron variant is considerably more contagious than prior variants, it may cause less damage to the lungs. COVID-19 symptoms typically begin in the upper airways with a runny nose and sore throat. In some people, the virus attacks the lower airways, causing pneumonia and inflammation of the lungs. But […]

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Mild COVID-19 Infections Can Lead to Long-Term Neurological Damage: Study – NBC Chicago

Mild COVID-19 Infections Can Lead to Long-Term Neurological Damage: Study – NBC Chicago

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[ad_1] Neurological symptoms have been commonly reported in those suffering from post-COVID conditions – lingering symptoms experienced four or more weeks after an initial infection. But a new study by researchers at Yale University found even those who contract mild infections can sustain neurological damage. In an interview with NBC Connecticut, Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, who […]

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Study Says People With Mild COVID-19 Symptoms Could Suffer From Long-Term Neurological Damage – NBC Connecticut

Study Says People With Mild COVID-19 Symptoms Could Suffer From Long-Term Neurological Damage – NBC Connecticut

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[ad_1] Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, an immunologist with the Yale School of Medicine has been researching potential long-term effects of getting COVID-19. In a recent study, Iwasaki has discovered that even people with mild symptoms can sometimes suffer long-term neurological damage. NBC Connecticut’s Dan Corcoran spoke with her about the issue. Dan: “So you’ve been doing […]

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