The Sick Times

The Sick Times is a platform created by journalists dedicated to covering the Long Covid crisis. We focus on the widespread and life-altering illness that follows a Covid-19 infection, impacting more than 65 million individuals globally and potentially leading to serious consequences. Our reporting also includes related chronic conditions linked to infections, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, dysautonomia, and mast cell activation syndrome, among others. Unlike many other news sources, we stay committed to addressing the effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic without denial, minimization, or gaslighting.

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The federal government is restricting COVID-19 vaccine access. Here’s what that means for the ongoing pandemic and people with Long COVID.

1 week ago | thesicktimes.org | Laura Weiss

Key points you should know:Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines would be available only to people over age 65 or with qualifying health conditions. Kennedy and other officials also said the shots would no longer be recommended for pregnant people or children.
National COVID-19 trends, June 17

1 week ago | thesicktimes.org | Betsy Ladyzhets

Here are the latest national COVID-19 trends, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and major wastewater surveillance providers:About 0.9 in every 100,000 people were hospitalized for COVID-19 during the week ending May 31. COVID-19 test positivity increased slightly, from 2.8% of COVID-19 tests returning positive results during the week ending May 31 to 3% during the week ending June 7.
Research updates, June 17

1 week ago | thesicktimes.org | Miles Griffis

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Long COVID is increasing housing insecurity, but support programs fail to help

1 week ago | thesicktimes.org | John Loeppky

Key points you should know:People with Long COVID face a significant risk of housing and financial insecurity. As Long COVID cases continue to rise, social safety nets worldwide — like disability benefit programs — have not kept pace. Many factors contribute to this risk, including a lack of political will and a bureaucratic system that makes it difficult to regain housing once you have lost it.
Minnesota’s unique Long COVID program retains funding following advocacy

2 weeks ago | thesicktimes.org | Betsy Ladyzhets

Despite recent threats from some state legislators, funding for Minnesota’s leading Long COVID program remains in place. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will continue supporting Long COVID research, communications, and community grants for at least another two years. Last month, this Long COVID program — which is unique across the U.S. in receiving funding directly from the state — came under fire during Minnesota’s budget process.
Research updates, June 10

2 weeks ago | thesicktimes.org | Miles Griffis

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National COVID-19 trends, June 10

2 weeks ago | thesicktimes.org | Betsy Ladyzhets

Here are the latest national COVID-19 trends, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and major wastewater surveillance providers:About 0.8 in every 100,000 people were hospitalized for COVID-19 during the week ending May 24. COVID-19 test positivity increased slightly, from 2.7% of COVID-19 tests returning positive results during the week ending May 24 to 2.8% during the week ending May 31.
Research updates, June 3

3 weeks ago | thesicktimes.org | Miles Griffis

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National COVID-19 trends, June 3

3 weeks ago | thesicktimes.org | Betsy Ladyzhets

Here are the latest national COVID-19 trends, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and major wastewater surveillance providers:About 0.9 in every 100,000 people were hospitalized for COVID-19 during the week ending May 17. COVID-19 test positivity declined slightly, from 2.8% of COVID-19 tests returning positive results during the week ending May 17 to 2.7% during the week ending May 24.
National COVID-19 trends, May 27

1 month ago | thesicktimes.org | Betsy Ladyzhets

Here are the latest national COVID-19 trends, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and major wastewater surveillance providers:About 0.9 in every 100,000 people were hospitalized for COVID-19 during the week ending May 10. COVID-19 test positivity declined slightly, from 3% of COVID-19 tests returning positive results during the week ending May 10 to 2.8% during the week ending May 17.