The increase in infectious diseases has interrupted essential businesses, healthcare, schools and other important services and institutions. People have experienced stress and fear around their own health and the health of their families.  The grief felt was ever-present. Financial challenges from pandemic-related job layoffs increase, and constant exposure to information about the spread of infectious diseases, both factual and false, exacerbate stress responses. 

COVID-19

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The COVID-19 Newsletters below were part of the AHNA pledge to support nurses during COVID-19 pandemic with an evidence-based newsletter containing updated guidance in: clinical research, global and USA status reports, pandemic epidemiology, shortages and solutions, and vulnerable populations.

Please click on the week of the report you would like to view/print.  By utilizing the "Table of Contents" you can navigate to sections pertinent to your nursing practice.

Infectious Diseases and Mental Health