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New research reveals COVID-19 causes major drops in IQ

Al Mayadeen English   Source: The Conversation    2024-02-29 16:45    5 Shares
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In an article in The Conversation, a physician-scientist expert on COVID-19, references two recent studies further highlighting the impact of the virus on the brain.

A woman wears a face mask while walking under a sign that reads "Relax think COVID-free thoughts" during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco, Saturday, May 23, 2020.(AP)
A woman wears a face mask while walking under a sign that reads "Relax think COVID-free thoughts" during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco, Saturday, May 23, 2020.(AP)
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