Even mild Covid is linked to brain damage, scans show

Even mild Covid is linked to brain damage months after illness, scans show The new British research is the first to reveal striking differences in areas of the brain based on scans taken before and after a coronavirus infection. NBC News

During at least the first few months following a coronavirus infection, even mild cases of Covid-19 are associated with subtle tissue damage and accelerated losses in brain regions tied to the sense of smell, as well as a small loss in the brain’s overall volume, a new British study finds. Having mild Covid is also associated with a cognitive function deficit...