COVID-19 and Parkinson's

Information About COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Parkinson’s News Today strives to cover various aspects of the virus and its impact on the patient community. Click the “Learn More” button for more information on COVID-19, including how it affects Parkinson’s patients. Scroll down to see some of our recent news stories and columns related to the pandemic.

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COVID-19 News

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    July 6, 2021 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

    COVID-19 Lockdown Increased Impulse Control Disorders in Spain
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    May 11, 2021 News by Margarida Maia, PhD

    Study in Small, Hospitalized Patient Group Sees No Added COVID-19 Risks
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    March 24, 2021 News by Diana Campelo Delgado

    COVID-19 Affected Speech, Language Therapies, UK Survey Shows
  4. COVID-19 vaccines
    March 10, 2021 News by Marisa Wexler, MS

    Experts Recommend COVID-19 Vaccines for Patients, Caregivers
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    January 26, 2021 News by Forest Ray PhD

    Patients Report Higher Stress, Telemedicine Use Due to COVID-19
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    January 20, 2021 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

    COVID-19 Lockdown Took Heavy Toll on Patients, Italian Study Finds
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COVID-19 Perspectives

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    May 5, 2021 Columns by Mary Beth Skylis

    Dad Receives the COVID-19 Vaccine
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    February 19, 2021 Columns by Dr. C

    COVID-19 and Flu Viruses Can Worsen Parkinson’s Symptoms
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    January 21, 2021 Columns by Lori DePorter

    Help Support Your Healthcare Team During the Pandemic
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    January 11, 2021 Columns by Sherri Woodbridge

    Nowadays, I Always Wear 2 Masks
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    November 12, 2020 Columns by Lori DePorter

    Parkinson’s Nonprofits Shift Strategies to Adapt to the Pandemic
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    June 4, 2020 Columns by Lori DePorter

    Zooming into Fitness During a Pandemic
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