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.
Many of us have grown tired of wearing face masks. If you’re vaccinated, you may be asking: Do I still need to wear a mask?
With only 58% of Americans fully vaccinated, we still need to be careful this holiday season.
Are you scared of the COVID vaccine? Not sure if it's worth the risk? Let's sort fact from fiction.
Find out how this pediatric vaccine is different, why it's important, plus when and where you can get your child vaccinated.
You might still be asking, “Should I get the COVID vaccine?” Here are 3 reassuring and compelling reasons to get yourself and your family vaccinated.
We’ve all heard that breastfeeding is good for babies. What’s been less clear in recent months is whether or not breastfeeding moms should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Read what Ann Kellams, MD, a pediatrician and breastfeeding expert, recommends.
With the delta variant spreading, keep your child safe in school with these expert tips.
Sarah Kaplan, RN, has been a UVA nurse for 30 years and faced her toughest year during the COVID pandemic.
A UVA patient care technician was inspired to become a nurse after working with the courageous nurses in the UVA COVID Unit.
After earning her master's of nursing, Shanice joined the nurses in the unit caring for the sickest COVID patients.
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