FWIW, THIS, from an expat in Germany:
8. Finally, to the brain damage discussion. This started up in the last day or two....both in the US and in Germany. In general....if you are on a prolonged artificial ventilation....there are issues which pop up....like permanent brain issues. In simple terms....dementia-like issues can occur.
So you could have a 40-year old guy, who was in the hospital....PhD-type background, and emerge with thinking-level of a nine-year old kid.
[[emerge with thinking-level of a nine-year old kid.]]
Awesome- i had a great time when i was 9
Seriously though- thsi is just another possible side effect- hopefully they get a vaccine soon- but likely it will be too late for many many folks