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We now know that covid-19 can cause neurological symptoms, ranging from brain fog and headaches to strokes. Research is beginning to reveal how this happens and hint at better treatments By Michael Marshall The coronavirus that causes covid-19 has been found in the brain Darryl Fonseka / Alamy Stock Photo From the first weeks of the covid-19 pandemic, it has been clear that the disease often causes neurological symptoms ranging from headaches and brain fog to strokes and paralysis Continue reading →