The coronavirus doesn’t just attack the lungs, “it attacks the vessels everywhere”, says the author of a study. Photo: Shutterstock The coronavirus doesn’t just attack the lungs, “it attacks the vessels everywhere”, says the author of a study. Photo: Shutterstock
The coronavirus doesn’t just attack the lungs, “it attacks the vessels everywhere”, says the author of a study. Photo: Shutterstock

Coronavirus pandemic

China /  Science

Coronavirus attacks lining of blood vessels all over the body, Swiss study finds

  • Researcher says virus enters ‘defence line’ and causes circulation problems, which can lead to multiple organ failure
  • In addition to a vaccine, he suggests strengthening vascular health may be key to tackling Covid-19

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Holly Chik
Holly Chik

Updated: 2:54am, 22 Apr, 2020

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The coronavirus doesn’t just attack the lungs, “it attacks the vessels everywhere”, says the author of a study. Photo: Shutterstock The coronavirus doesn’t just attack the lungs, “it attacks the vessels everywhere”, says the author of a study. Photo: Shutterstock
The coronavirus doesn’t just attack the lungs, “it attacks the vessels everywhere”, says the author of a study. Photo: Shutterstock
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