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If that was true, we should see a general world trend, and not a "Exceptionally USA problem".

What are possible long-term neurological complications of COVID-19? https://www.ninds.nih.gov/current-research/coronavirus-and-n...

First three DDG hits for “long Covid nerve damage.” IOW OP’s speculation is plausible.

This is so incredibly speculative, it's borderline outrageous to even make the claim without something to back it.

The speculation on road traffic is not well supported, but neurological damage due to even mild or asymptomatic covid is well documented.