Health risks can persist at least 2 years after COVID-19, new data suggest
U.S. veterans’ medical records suggest mild infections still can lead to lingering effects
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The risk of dealing with a host of other medical issues may persist for at least two years after getting COVID-19, a new study of U.S. veterans suggests.
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