By VERAH OKEYO More by this AuthorPatients recovering from Covid-19 will experience chronic problems long after they are healed. These include damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain. AdvertisementRespiratory issuesPulmonologist Dr Jeremiah Chakaya explained that any respiratory infection (Covid-19, pneumonia and tuberculosis) scars the lungs. ACE2 receptors serve more than just “receiving” the Covid-19 virus. “It will involve thorough medical checkups of the patients through blood tests, X-rays, echocardiograms (heart images), and physical examinations,” Prof Anzala said.

Source: Daily Nation August 10, 2020 18:22 UTC