The following resources for navigating Long COVID and COVID-19 have been developed or recommended by The Sick Times’ team.
This is an evolving list that we will expand over time. Email editors@thesicktimes.org to suggest additions or with other feedback.
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Long COVID Essentials series
Long COVID Essentials is a resource sheet series by The Sick Times and Long COVID Justice. The series provides foundational information about navigating Long COVID. Whether you’re newly experiencing confusing symptoms, have had this disease for years, or are helping others in your community, Long COVID Essentials will direct you to information and resources to support you along the way.
Each of our Long COVID Essentials resource sheets is designed by and for people with Long COVID and associated diseases. They’ve all been reviewed by people living with Long COVID and/or caregivers, and by medical experts who provide Long COVID care.
The resource sheets can be printed and/or shared as digital PDFs, and are available in English and Spanish. We encourage you to share them with healthcare providers, community leaders and organizations, mutual aid groups, on social media, and more.
Resource sheets include:
- Long COVID basics
- CONDITIONS & COMPLICATIONS: Symptoms, treatments & more
- GETTING HELP: Finding medical care, over-the-counter options & more
- Long COVID in people living with HIV and transgender people
- Long COVID in children and youth
COVID-19 resources
Mask bans and proposed bans by state — This list, by journalist Justine Barron, includes most U.S. bans on masks and disguises at the federal and state level. Justine compiled this list to accompany her September 2024 story about mask bans.
Wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 keeps evolving. Here’s what you need to know. — This explainer, by our editor Betsy Ladyzhets, describes the available wastewater data sources in the U.S. and includes tips for interpreting the information.
Resources from The People’s CDC — This public health advocacy organization has compiled a wealth of resources about reducing your individual COVID-19 risk and advocating for better collective safety.
COVID Action Map — This map compiles mask blocs, advocacy organizations, and other COVID-19 action groups around the world.