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.
Currently, there’s no cure for the coronavirus (COVID-19). But UVA has joined a national coronavirus clinical trial testing an antiviral drug.
Across the country, states dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak are ordering residents to stay at home as much as possible. What does that mean? What can and can't you do during this order?
Researchers are working on coronavirus vaccines and treatments. In the meantime, don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Let’s take a look at some of the rumors.
During times of crisis, we all may have moments of feeling overwhelmed or wondering what we should do next. Fortunately, there are things that we can do to help ourselves manage our stress and anxiety during the coronavirus outbreak. Try these 5 tips.
Panic, stress, fear: Your kids have been exposed to all of this. What do you say? How do you keep your kids calm about coronavirus?
The coronavirus is spreading around the world. But are YOU in danger? Do you need to worry? Our infectious disease expert, William Petri, MD, serves up the facts.
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