A year has passed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and we still do not know when it will stop being a priority in our lives or if it will have an end, notwithstanding the existence of vaccines right now. Looking at other pandemics in history and evaluating the scientific knowledge in the meantime produced, we can now, however, count with some certainties about the future behaviour of this virus SARS-CoV-2. On this theme, hear the Hospital da Luz Podcast: Google | iTunes | Spotify More information and advice of Hospital da Luz about the novel coronavírus COVID-19 epidemic . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.