What are the lasting effects of COVID-19? 2 survivors discuss their battles with the virus

News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by two COVID-19 survivors about their battles with the virus, their recoveries, and what have been some of the lasting effects.

News 12 Staff

Jul 28, 2020, 2:59 PM

Updated 1,616 days ago

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News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by two COVID-19 survivors about their battles with the virus, their recoveries, and what have been some of the lasting effects.
For thousands of Americans getting a coronavirus diagnosis was only the beginning. As people recovered from the initial illness they have been experiencing a wide range of persistent symptoms like, shortness of breath, weakness, brain fog, fatigue, and depression.
One study out of Italy reported nearly 90% of patients recovering from coronavirus were feeling symptoms two months after the virus was detectable.