Besides the respiratory issues that leave patients gasping for breath, the virus that causes COVID-19 attacks many organ systems, in some cases causing catastrophic damage. “We thought this was only a respiratory virus. In addition to respiratory distress, patients with COVID-19 can experience blood clotting disorders that can lead to strokes, and extreme inflammation that attacks multiple organ systems. With influenza, people with underlying heart conditions are also at higher risk of complications, Khan said. Khan believes there will be a huge healthcare expenditure and burden for individuals who have survived COVID-19.

Source: Huffington Post June 27, 2020 16:56 UTC