In the five years since COVID-19 became a household term, our understanding of the disease and its community impact has evolved, as has our approach to communicating about COVID-19.
Among the millions of people in the U.S. who get a SARS-CoV-2 infection each year (the infection that leads to COVID-19), many experience long-term impacts that are more severe than the initial infection. These long-term health issues following COVID-19 are often called Long COVID.
In the following guide, developed in partnership with The Sick Times, you’ll find information about the lasting impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and Long COVID, as well as messaging guidance for public health communicators.
