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“Public health experts recommend wearing masks to reduce the risk of developing COVID-19. Evidence indicates that the masks serve as simple barriers to prevent viral transmission during high-risk scenarios.”

“Findings of a new report indicate that SARS-CoV-2 infiltrates adipose tissue, causing inflammation and worsening disease severity. Severe COVID-19 is characterized by immune hyperreactivity that creates systemic inflammation mediated by excessive production of pro-inflammatory proteins.”

“Findings from a recent study suggest that COVID-19 causes long-term gray matter losses in areas of the brain involved in taste, smell, and memory. COVID-19 affects multiple organ systems and elicits a wide range of flu-like symptoms, including cough and fatigue.”

“In particular, anecdotal reports of former patients experiencing depression, "brain fog," and difficulty finding the right words in conversation even months later appear to point to a potential long-term impact on cognition. A recent large-scale study offers evidence that COVID-19 promotes long-term cognitive deficits, even among those who experience the mildest form of the disease.”

“Deficiency of this essential nutrient can cause growth and cognitive defects, poor immune function, and impaired wound healing. A recent review describes the benefits and mechanisms of action associated with zinc in COVID-19 prevention and treatment.”

“Known complications of COVID-19 illness include acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, and acute kidney failure, among others. Recent findings now indicate that people with COVID-19 are at higher risk of complications associated with thrombotic events.”

“More than 200 vaccine candidates for COVID-19 are currently in development, employing a wide range of vaccine technologies. Findings from a new study demonstrate that a measles-based vector vaccine may be effective against COVID-19.”

“Evidence indicates that immunity following infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, lasts as long as 11 months. Questions remain, however, regarding the duration of immunity elicited by mRNA vaccines against the virus.”

“The primary cause of death from COVID-19 is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe form of acute lung injury characterized by rapid breathing, shortness of breath, and a low blood oxygen level.”

“The delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, first emerged in India and has since become a global concern. To be considered a variant, a virus must have sufficient mutations to change a portion of its genetic code.”