That conjunctivitis might mean you have Covid-19


By AGENCY
In rare cases, conjunctivitis may be the only symptom of Covid-19 in a person. — Wikimedia Commons

A common and relatively mild malady is yet another symptom people should watch for in the fight against Covid-19, experts say.

Conjunctivitis – commonly known as pink eye and typically brought on by a virus, bacteria or allergies – can be a symptom of the infection.

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