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It's been widely noted that survivors of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 may suffer neurological damage long after other symptoms survive. It's believed that this brain damage isn't caused by the virus, but rather by the body's immune response to it. Now, UPI reports an international group of researchers has called for studies to explore the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain. Previous studies have documented brain inflammation, or encephalitis, in patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms. Some patients also suffered strokes. Postmortem MRI scans of patients who have died from COVID-19 have revealed lesions, or damage, in different regions of the brain. Researchers say it's becoming clear that the damage done by COVID-19 may have chronic, long-term consequences that could impact patients' quality of life.
Liverpool, May 2 (EPA / EFE) .- Some 5,000 spectators gathered Sunday at a live concert without social distancing or masks in Liverpool as part of a national research program that seeks to analyze the transmission of Covid-19.(Camera: PETER POWEL) SHOT LIST: THE FESTIVAL AT SEFTON PARK IN LIVERPOOL, UK.
Which county has administered the most coronavirus vaccine injections? More than 40 countries around the world have begun the vaccination process. According to Business Insider, rich and middle-income countries have secured almost all the available vaccine supply. According to data, the U.S. had administered roughly 1.94 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. Following behind the U.S. is China, which has administered at least 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. Across the world, there have been more than 4.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses given.
New Jersey announced Thursday it would start vaccinating people age 65 and older. But also, they will be vaccinating people with underlying health conditions against the coronavirus. One of those health conditions that now bumps New Jerseyans to the front of the line is smoking. Only people age 75 and older and essential workers were recommended to be next in line. However, US officials recently urged states to expand eligibility says Business Insider. Smoking makes it much harder for your lungs to be healthy, putting you at risk for COVID.
The US Department of Health and Human Services expanded COVID-19 vaccine availability. The agency said they will now include people age 65 and older in the initial phase of distribution. According to UPI, the changes also give priority to those with underlying health conditions. People of any age with underlying health conditions are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 infection. In addition to expanding the priority population, HHS will also be releasing the nation's "entire supply" of vaccines. As of Tuesday, just 9 million of the 25 million vaccine doses distributed had been administered.
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