By David Wetzel New York (Knewz) — People who lost a spouse to COVID-19 face tougher mental health challenges than those who lost a loved one in other forms, according to a new study. Penn State researchers found that people who lost a spouse to COVID-19 were more likely to report mental health symptoms of depression and loneliness, according to Science Daily. Ashton Verdery, Harry and Elissa Sichi Early Career Professor of Sociology, Demography, and Social Data Analytics at Penn State, said the study’s findings show some of the bigger-picture effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “These risks app…