‘INCREDIBLY PAINFUL,’ says Ellen DeGeneres. ‘I had no idea that was a symptom.’

Ellen DeGeneres recently shared her experience with COVID-19, revealing an unexpected and debilitating symptom: severe back pain. The talk show host, who contracted the virus in December 2020 despite taking precautions, described the pain as excruciating and unlike anything she had anticipated. Her candid admission has drawn attention to the lesser-known effects of the virus, which can vary widely from person to person.