‘Covid toes’ that turn purple from the disease can last for FIVE MONTHS after survivors beat the infection, scientists claim

‘Covid toes’ that turn purple from the disease can last for at least five months after survivors beat the infection, scientists have found.

Inflammation of the toes caused by Covid-19 can lead to red or purple skin, swelling and chilblain-like blisters. The symptom typically develops within a week of getting infected and goes naturally within a fortnight.

But in some people, the skin problem has become a manifestation of ‘Long Covid’, lasting for months after patients have fought the virus off.

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