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  • Novel drug bezisterim plans for further study in Long COVID. Here’s how the phase 2 trial came together.

    Novel drug bezisterim plans for further study in Long COVID. Here’s how the phase 2 trial came together.

    Britta Shoot

    Novel anti-inflammatory drug shows early promise in treating Long COVID cognitive symptoms, fatigue, PEM. The study looked at multiple endpoints and consulted with people living with the disease. Read more…

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  • Research updates, October 27
    Science
    Miles W. Griffis

    Research updates, October 27

  • National COVID-19 trends, October 27
    COVID-19
    Betsy Ladyzhets

    National COVID-19 trends, October 27

  • The real story behind the “October slide”
    Health, Science
    Lorraine Boissoneault

    The real story behind the “October slide”

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Policy & Advocacy

  • Members of a Berlin Buyers Club demonstration outside the Berlin House of Representatives on March 31, 2025. At the front of the photo, two people hold signs reading, "Ich sollte nicht für medizinische grundversorgung demonstrieren müssen," or, "I shouldn't have to demonstrate for basic medical care." Both are wearing winter coats and KN95 masks. Another demonstrator behind them also wears a mask and holds a sign about Long COVID.
    November 11, 2025

    Long COVID advocacy is more than lobbying Congress: Here are some ways to get involved

  • An arial photo of Utah’s Great Salt Lake and nearby waters near Promontory Point. A road bisects the photo and cuts through the saline valley.
    November 7, 2025

    As the American West faces increasing air pollution, protecting the right to mask is vital

  • Students, competition judges, and organizer Armani Guerra pose behind a large yellow M in an event space at the University of Michigan. The four students hold up a check representing their top prize from the competition.
    November 4, 2025

    Business school competition centers Long COVID and IACCs

  • October 21, 2025

    It’s been a month. And we still don’t know much about Kennedy’s Long COVID consortium.

  • October 14, 2025

    Despite the ongoing pandemic, some companies are banning employees from masking

  • This livestream screenshot shows Violet Affleck speaking at the UN. A placard in front of her reads, "Youth advocate." She's wearing an N95 mask.
    September 23, 2025

    Violet Affleck advocates for children with Long COVID, masks, and clean indoor air at United Nations event

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Science

  • An up close view of MRI image of a human brain is displayed on a monitor. A computer arrow navigates over the middle of the image.
    June 9, 2026

    Research updates, June 9

  • A white rat peeks over a black ledge with a blurred pink background. It has long whiskers and looks at the viewer.
    June 2, 2026

    Research updates, June 2

  • A pair of hands wearing latex gloves hold a vial of blood. In the background is a rack of blood vials with multi-colored tops.
    May 29, 2026

    PolyBio’s Spring 2026 symposium: Advancing Long COVID biomarkers and treatments

  • A black and white photograph of the top of the Berliner tower over a backdrop of blue, black, and turquoise dots of a virus under a microscope
    May 26, 2026

    International ME/CFS Conference roundup: Setbacks and new hopes for therapeutic research

  • A view of purple cells under a microscope
    May 26, 2026

    Research updates, May 26

  • A person in a full white Hazmat suit, goggles and a mask stands in a carpeted tan room, looking at black mold all over the walls.
    May 21, 2026

    Mold exposure can trigger and worsen chronic illness. Climate change will increase the risk.

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Covid-19

  • Graphic from The Sick Times sharing the latest COVID-19 trends for April 21, 2026. The graphic presents trends for three metrics: WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2, which is "medium" (represented with a dark yellow color) and slightly decreasing (represented with a diagonal down arrow); CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-Cov-2, which is "very low*" (lighter yellow) and slightly decreasing; and CDC COVID-19 test positivity, which is low (lighter yellow) and slightly decreasing. Text below these metrics reads: "*CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions."
    April 21, 2026

    National COVID-19 trends, April 21

  • Against a black background with charts, text reads: "The Sick Times. COVID-19 spreads year round. Here's how to track it. Tuesday, April 28. 6 PM - 7 PM ET. Learn more about the BA.3.2 ("Cicada") SARS-CoV-2 variant. This webinar will help you find data on COVID-19 and other pathogens in your area, and interpret those data to inform safety measures for you and your community." The graphic also includes photos of the event's three speakers: Betsy Ladyzhets from The Sick Times, Tea Burns from Action Readiness Collective of NYC, Caitlin Rivers from Force of Infection.
    April 14, 2026

    Event announcement: COVID-19 spreads year round. Here’s how to track it.

  • Graphic from The Sick Times sharing the latest COVID-19 trends for April 14, 2026. The graphic presents trends for three metrics: WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2, which is "medium" (represented with a dark yellow color) and slightly decreasing (represented with a diagonal down arrow); CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-Cov-2, which is "very low*" (lighter yellow) and significantly decreasing (directly down arrow); and CDC COVID-19 test positivity, which is low (lighter yellow) and slightly decreasing. Text below these metrics reads: "*CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions."
    April 14, 2026

    National COVID-19 trends, April 14

  • Graphic from The Sick Times sharing the latest COVID-19 trends for April 7, 2026. The graphic presents trends for three metrics: WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2, which is "medium" (represented with a dark yellow color) and slightly decreasing (represented with a diagonal down arrow); CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-Cov-2, which is "very low*" (lighter yellow) and stable (side to side arrow); and CDC COVID-19 test positivity, which is low (lighter yellow) and slightly decreasing. Text below these metrics reads: "*CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions."
    April 7, 2026

    National COVID-19 trends, April 7

  • Graphic from The Sick Times sharing the latest COVID-19 trends for March 31, 2026. The graphic presents trends for three metrics: WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2, which is "medium" (represented with a dark yellow color) and slightly decreasing (represented with a diagonal down arrow); CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-Cov-2, which is "very low*" (lighter yellow) and significantly decreasing (directly down arrow); and CDC COVID-19 test positivity, which is low (lighter yellow) and slightly decreasing. Text below these metrics reads: "*CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions."
    March 31, 2026

    National COVID-19 trends, March 31

  • Graphic from The Sick Times sharing the latest COVID-19 trends for March 24, 2026. The graphic presents trends for three metrics: WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2, which is "medium" (represented with a dark yellow color) and stable (represented with a side to side arrow); CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-Cov-2, which is "low*" (dark yellow) and significantly decreasing (directly down arrow); and CDC COVID-19 test positivity, which is low (lighter yellow) and significantly decreasing. Text below these metrics reads: "*CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions."
    March 24, 2026

    National COVID-19 trends, March 24

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Health

  • A photo shows German biathalete Justus Strelow in Munich, Germany during an pre-Olympics event on January 19, 2026. He is a young white man and wears a black, high quality mask and a red t-shirt. Behind him are logos of brands and the German Olympic team.
    February 10, 2026

    Winter Olympic athletes are rightfully taking COVID-19 precautions

  • Collage graphic. The center of the image is a black and white photo of a child lying in bed receiving care from their mother. Behind that is a second photo showing a child's hand, pens, and drawings, including one that appears to show two cartoonish version of pathogens.
    February 3, 2026

    Long COVID affects millions of children. The largest pediatric trial so far launches this year.

  • A photo of a medical building that previously housed the Metrodora clinic, with a filter making it appear as though it's shown on a TV with poor signal. On top of the building, a red bar reads, "Permanently closed."
    January 27, 2026

    Metrodora promised comprehensive treatment. But within two years, it abruptly closed.

  • A child watches a healthcare provider put a bandage on her arm after getting vaccinated. The child has a colorful purse and wears a pink bow.
    January 20, 2026

    The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent.

  • A photo displays the spines and pages of multiple colorful books. Courtesy of Dom J / Pexels
    January 8, 2026

    Editor’s note: An update on a recent book excerpt

  • A laptop computer screen is tilted down casing pink, blue, and purple light on the keyboard and mouse. The computer is on a flat surface in a dark room.
    December 23, 2025

    New AI tools are helping some people manage Long COVID

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Commentary

  • Graphic showing the cover of the book, 'What Is Is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Like?' on the left and a black and white photo of writer Madelleine Muller on the right. The book cover features dark blue boxes with white text over an abstract painting in shades of blue, green, yellow, and white. Other text on the cover notes that the book was created by the WIMEL writers with a foreword and other contributions by Bateman Horne Center. In the photo of Madelleine, the writer is resting and wearing sunglasses and earplugs.
    August 8, 2026

    “This exhaustion is cellular”: Excerpts from the new book ‘What Is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Like?’

  • A group of people walk in the streets of San Francisco on a sunny day in 1986 holding a large white banner that reads, "People with AIDS Alliance." Some wear hats and sunglasses, others hold white, blue, green, and purple balloons.
    August 4, 2026

    There’s a long history of person-first language in advocacy. Here’s why we should use it for Long COVID.

  • Collage graphic with two dark silhouettes, one of a young man and one of a young woman, against a background photo of a school hallway, with linoleum walls and red lockers on either side of the image.
    July 24, 2026

    The (sick) kids aren’t alright: Observations from a teacher with Long COVID

  • A digital illustration shows a woman lying on a bed, an eye mask covering the top half of her face. She is wearing a tank top and has short, tightly curled hair. The illustration is all in grayscale and has a somber air.
    July 20, 2026

    Abandoned by our governments, people with severe ME and Long COVID are supported by severely ill peers

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