Looking Ahead As tragic and devastating as the pandemic has been, five positive takeaways can be reported. Joanne Kaldy 2/1/2021 COVID-19Infection Control Page ContentThere is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many tragedies and devasting challenges. However, several positives came out of this situation that will make infection prevention and control stronger and more effective in the future.See Page 16 to read more. Related News COVID-19 Long COVID Looms Large, But Objective Test Not Yet Available Researchers are expecting more than 15 million cases in the United States, within an uncertain timeline. READ MORE Policy COVID-19 Association Reacts to Biden Administration Call for Vaccine Mandates in Health Care Settings The policy may help slow unvaccinated staff from seeking other lines of work, Parkinson said. READ MORE COVID-19 Policy Growing Number of Senators Urge HHS To Distribute Provider Relief Fund Resources A “fourth wave” of COVID-19 infections across the country has stretched providers to the breaking point, senators tell agency. READ MORE View All News Related Articles COVID-19 Infection Control 8/31/2021 A Fresh Look at Infection Prevention Moving into flu season and the holidays, there is much to learn from COVID to help prevent and manage other common infections. READ MORE COVID-19 Chronic Illness 8/31/2021 Long COVID: An Emerging Threat Long COVID—symptoms that drag on long after someone gets ill with the coronavirus—has many in long term and post-acute care experiencing déjà vu. READ MORE COVID-19 Clinical 8/31/2021 Pandemic Takes its Toll on Sleep In one survey, 56 percent of U.S. adults said they have experienced more sleep disturbances—ranging from problems falling or staying asleep to having disturbing dreams or nightmares—in the past year and a half. READ MORE