This episode contains strong language.
Ivan Agerton of Bainbridge Island, Wash., was usually unflappable. A 50-year-old adventure photographer and former marine, he has always been known to be calm in a crisis.
Soon after testing positive for the coronavirus this fall, he began experiencing psychosis. He spent Christmas in a psychiatric ward.
Today, we hear from Ivan and look at the potential long-term neurological effects of the Covid-19
Guest: Pam Belluck, a health and science reporter for The New York Times.
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