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There is increasing evidence suggesting that COVID-19 causes both acute and chronic neurological [1] or psychological symptoms. [2] Caregivers of COVID-19 patients also show a higher than average prevalence of mental health concerns. [2] These symptoms result from multiple different factors.
An infographic from the World Health Organization showing statistics related to the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. COVID-19 lockdowns were first used in China and later worldwide by national and state governments. [157] Most workplaces, schools, and public places were closed. Lockdowns closed most mental health centers.
The pandemic has also negatively impacted mental health globally, including increased loneliness resulting from social distancing [14] and depression and domestic violence from lockdowns. [15] As of June 2020, 40% of U.S. adults were experiencing adverse mental health symptoms, with 11% having seriously considered to attempt suicide. [16]
The most recent COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the XEC variant, Russo says. “The most recent version of the vaccine seems to be reasonably well-matched,” he says.
Children and adolescents can also experience serious symptoms and long-term adverse health effects, including serious mental health impacts related to persistent COVID-19 symptoms. [31] The most common symptoms in children are persistent fever, sore throat , problems with sleep, headaches, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, fatigue, loss of ...
In April 2020 The Lancet published a 14-page call for action focusing on the UK and stated conditions were such that a range of mental health issues was likely to become more common. BBC quoted Rory O'Connor in saying, "Increased social isolation, loneliness, health anxiety, stress, and an economic downturn are a perfect storm to harm people's ...
A 2022 report in the journal Nature Medicine, focused on veterans, found that, "Compared to noninfected [people], cumulative risks and burdens of repeat infection increased according to the number ...
COVID-19 symptoms range from asymptomatic to deadly, but most commonly include fever, sore throat, nocturnal cough, and fatigue. Transmission of the virus is often through airborne particles. Mutations have produced many strains (variants) with varying degrees of infectivity and virulence. [9]