Revitalizing Long COVID Research: A Call for a Moonshot Approach

Researchers are calling for a "moonshot" initiative to address long COVID, a chronic illness associated with COVID-19. Despite progress in understanding the condition, research on long COVID remains uncoordinated, with limited clinical trials testing interventions. The lack of infrastructure and long-term funding has hindered progress. The authors propose a commitment of at least $1 billion annually over the next ten years from the US government to address the problem, inspiring global response. Such an investment could lead to improved treatments, reduced economic costs, and a better understanding of infection-associated chronic conditions.