The lack of a clear and consistent definition for long-term COVID-19 presents challenges for policymakers, researchers, public health professionals, clinicians, support services, and patients. The National Academies has released a report presenting a Long COVID definition based on findings from literature and stakeholder and patient input.

HHS leaders reflect on the significance of National HIV Testing Day on June 27 and the ongoing importance of HIV testing.

CDC emphasizes the importance of HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day. They launched a nationwide program, Together TakeMeHome, to distribute free HIV self-tests by mail, reaching large numbers of people who have never taken an HIV test or have not been tested as often as recommended.

Dr. Guilamo-Ramos, co-chair of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA), discusses highlights of his presentation at the latest PACHA meeting and issues a call to action to address accelerating rates of HIV among young Latino gay and bisexual men.

HIV.gov spotlights innovative approaches to HIV testing and diagnosis in two EHE jurisdictions. These include providing testing in a local jail system and bringing HIV and other syndemic-related services to communities via a mobile clinic.

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