2021-04-22 04:35:50 GMT2021-04-22 12:35:50(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
SYDNEY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Australian researchers have received a multi-million dollar grant to study the long-term effects of COVID-19 and potential links between the virus and unborn babies.
Announcement of the 2.3 million Australian dollar (about 1.8 million U.S. dollars) grant was made by the state government of Victoria on Thursday.
The funds will help scientists at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) investigate causes leading to long-term COVID-19 issues such as fatigue, cognitive difficulties and breathing problems.
Researchers also hope to gain greater insight into the potential transfer of the coronavirus to unborn babies, as well as the effects of the virus on a placenta.