The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued research findings showing that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevents lung tissue repair and regeneration. NIH notes that the findings from lung autopsies could help predict severe and prolonged COVID-19 cases, particularly among high-risk people, and inform effective treatments. To read the NIH announcement and summary of its research findings on COVID-19 in the lungs, use the link below.
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/lung-autopsies-covid-19-patients-reveal-treatment-clues