MyCOVIDDisabilityQ question 1

Adam Kirton, PI of the CHILD-BRIGHT SPORT project:

“Thanks for your question Kevin. There is no increased risk. COVID is a viral infection that does not appear to infect the nervous system or devices like shunts directly. In contrast, shunt infections are caused by bacteria that usually come from inside the body. Even if you had to go to hospital, infection risks there are lower than ever because people are in isolation and being extra cautious about infection prevention.”