The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all our lives. Beyond the physical and mental health effects of the pandemic — there are many other factors such as loss of income, loss of family and friends, delayed health screenings and healthcare for chronic diseases, loss of time in school for children, and more that will impact Californians for years to come.  

Given the imbalance in the number of COVID-19 cases between certain communities of different economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds, these heavily impacted communities will also likely be more disproportionately impacted by the long-term consequences of COVID-19. CDPH is committed to understanding how the pandemic has changed lives to address what can be done now and in the future for immediate and long-term needs around COVID-19. Community driven information, partnerships and data will inform future critical decision-making so that policy makers can develop policies, strategies, and programs, and direct resources to the individuals and communities most in need. 

For more information about how CDPH plans to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in California, please read  Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 in California. ​