It’s been 5 years since the start of the COVID pandemic. How long or short a time that seems to you probably depends on your personal experiences. Were you a nurse or EMT, on the front lines? Did you lose anyone to the disease? Did your kids lose their minds due to virtual school? Did you?
And COVID is still with us. Vaccines, masks, at-home tests: These have become somewhat routine. But some of us suffer from long COVID. And questions about the disease abound.
At UVA Health, our researchers have been continuing to investigate the mysteries of this disease. They’ve found:
The number of discoveries show a deep commitment to resolving the lingering effects of the pandemic. See all the UVA Health COVID studies.
As new drugs and insights develop, UVA Health providers continue to update the care they offer. Whether you have questions about prevention or managing ongoing symptoms, we’re here to give you the most current COVID information and support.
The following stories and articles supply something of a timeline of all that’s happened. As we reflect on where we’ve been, we can face whatever comes our way. We’ve witnessed the evidence of our community’s goodwill. You could say our humanity is just as resilient as the virus itself.
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During the pandemic, the Latinx community faced unique challenges. Learn how COVID impacted the community in the Charlottesville area.
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We're all tired of the COVID pandemic, but the omicron BA.5 variant can still cause serious illness or a big disruption to your routine. See what you need to know about the surge.
Get protected from severe disease with a 2nd COVID-19 booster shot, now available for older adults and people who are immunocompromised.
For 2 years, Dr. Petri battled both the disease and the misinformation about it. This month, Petri receives an award for his work and offers these reflections.
Today, March 21, 2022, marks 2 years since the first COVID-19 patient came to UVA Health. This timeline shows how the pandemic played out from there.
It's been 2 years since our first COVID patient. As we reflect on all we've been through, we share gratitude for our team's commitment and courage.
COVID cases at UVA Health are trending down this week. Studies confirm that vaccines are the best way to avoid severe disease and ivermectin is ineffective.
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