ISLAMABAD, July 17 (Online): SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19, is highly contagious, especially through close personal contact. Although anyone can get it, most people who become severely ill or die from COVID-19 have serious underlying illnesses. Because the disease is new, researchers have not performed any specific research on multiple sclerosis (MS) and COVID-19. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there is no evidence that people with MS face a higher risk of COVID-19. However, people who need to attend regular medical appointments may be at greater risk of exposure to the virus. Some MS symptoms may make people more vulnerable to serious COVID-19 symptoms. Having MS does not necessarily increase the risk of contracting the virus or developing complications from COVID-19. MS slowly damages nerves, which interferes with the brain’s ability to communicate with the muscles. This can affect many aspects of daily life, including movement. People with advanced MS may have severe mobility issues. Mobility issues may complicate COVID-19 in several ways: A person who is sedentary or who spends most of their time lying down or sitting in a wheelchair may suffer other health issues, such as cardiovascular disease ordiabetes. Both of these … Continue reading Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and COVID-19: What to know?