AARP Hearing Center
Two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and life as we knew it changed in an instant. Countries locked down, schools met online, movie theaters went dark, workplaces shuttered, and hospitals became overrun with illness.
We now know a lot more about the virus that causes COVID-19 and how to protect ourselves from the worst of it: We have lifesaving vaccines and disease-defeating treatments, and we know that good ventilation, high-quality masks and several feet of distance can help minimize its spread.
Still, COVID-19 continues to play a role in the everyday lives of many — especially those who have lost loved ones or continue to battle the pandemic’s physical and mental toll.


